19. Feb 2025 Operations Manager Killygordon, Co Donegal, Ireland All in London

Mantis Cranes is a family run company, operating in both the UK and Ireland for over 25 years. We provide a diverse range of lifting solutions to our clients, from Tower Cranes, Self Erecting Cranes, Luffing Cranes, to Crane Accessories, supplying Nationwide. We are known in the industry for our service, by listening and understanding our client needs to find a solution in a positive, helpful and friendly environment. Investment is something we pride ourselves in, providing our clients with modern and reliable products. Our employees are what makes our company so successful, where each staff member has an important role to play in the overall success. Being family run allows our team to have a voice and make that difference.

As the Operations Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth and efficient operations across the company. You will focus on influencing operational excellence, optimizing productivity, and ensuring the business meets customer expectations while complying with health and safety regulations. In this role, you will work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, elevate quality standards, and support the company's overarching business strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all day-to-day operations and related activities, ensuring productivity and compliance with our customer and regulatory standards.
• Effectively guide the team to meet company goals, drive performance, and cultivate a positive, efficient work environment.
• Manage staff performance and delegate responsibilities to the best-qualified employees and ensure that all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines and training programs are maintained in line with company values.
• Implement and manage preventative maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime and enhance productivity.
• Lead a culture of continuous improvement using Lean tools and methodologies. Collaborate with department heads to reduce non-value-added activities and streamline processes.
• Monitor and manage budget performance to ensure financial sustainability and operational efficiency, contributing to the overall success.
• Improve organisational effectiveness by developing processes, overseeing employees, maintaining a motivated work environment and implementing innovative changes.
• Ensure operations comply with health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe work environment.
• Supervise the management of supply chains and inventory.
• Cultivate a culture of productivity and operational excellence throughout the company.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in operations management, ideally in the Plant, Manufacturing, or Construction sectors. A degree in Engineering discipline or Construction is desirable.
• Robust understanding of resource management, processes, and customer services.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, organisation and communication skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in evaluating and implementing efficiency improvements.
• Resilient problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to operational challenges.
• Comprehensive knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Excellent technical and IT skills.
• Goal-oriented with a focus on achieving set results.
• Above all a people person, a leader with integrity and empathy, who can successfully.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to join a growing company with a family-oriented culture.
• A supportive working environment where your contributions will make a direct impact.

If you have the expertise to drive operational excellence and contribute to the continued success of Mantis Cranes, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become a vital part of our dedicated team!