Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Salary: £50,000 to £70,000

Location: Near Camberley, Surrey

Our client is a successful engineering company located near Camberley, Surrey. Please note this is a permanent full-time role and is a 100% in-house role, so candidates need to live within a commutable distance of Camberley. Salary is from £50,000 to £70,000 plus benefits.

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Commercial office and the manufacturing engineering team. This role ensures the smooth integration between customer service, planning, design, and production processes, ensuring high standards of quality information, communication, and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Operations management, with hands-on experience managing customer service, engineering manufacturing, and production processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Management
• Production Engineering
• Process Improvement & Optimisation
• Cross-Functional Cooperation
• Budgeting & Resource Allocation

Experience and Skills:

• Experience in production, customer service, or mechanical engineering roles, with some experience in a leadership or management capacity.
• Previous experience in the aerospace/precision engineering sector is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of CI principles and production processes.
• Experience with CAD software.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Project management experience and familiarity with tools like Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of change management.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Key Competencies:

• Cost Management: Delivering the best solutions on price and cost with a focus on budget improvement.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Deep understanding of low-volume, high-value manufacturing, ideally in relation to machining processes like CNC, milling, turning.
• Leadership: Ability to lead, inspire, and develop a team or multiple teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple, complex internal projects.
• Innovation: An ability to encourage creative problem-solving and new approaches to production challenges and business needs.
• Attention to Detail: Always ensuring the highest quality of information and communication into the business.

Keywords: Operations Manager, Change, Precision, Engineering, CNC, Manufacturing, CAD, Production