Operations Manager

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Main duties:

· Creating a positive work environment to improve staff productivity.

· Identifying any products, services, and equipment to be purchased.

· Monitoring and forecasting inventory, determining purchasing needs, and identifying costs.

· Establishing quality standards and ensuring that bought stock meets company standards.

· Managing procurement budget and preparing cost estimates.

· Compiling and maintaining purchase records, supplier databases and procurement contracts.

· Managing stock and BOMs.

· Ensuring departments meet profit and KPIs.

· Coordinating staff recruitment, training, and schedules.

· Leading operational meetings.

· Preparing Progress Reporting for directors.

· Maintenance of ISO 9001.

Key skills

· Proficiency in SAGE 200 Stock (must).

· Experience in small-batch engineering production.

· Minimum ten years of experience in operations.

· IOSH or NEBOSH desirable.

· Competent in the use of Microsoft Word & Excel

· Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, HND or higher desirable.

· Self-starting and proactive, efficient time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Strong negotiation skills, interpersonal skills, and ethics.

· Analytical skills and ability to make sound business decisions.

· Ability to apply business continuity principles, theories, and practices.

· Ability to interpret complex business issues and apply cost-effective solutions.

· In-depth knowledge of operational resilience deliverables and processes.

· Excellent communication.

· Good mechanical aptitude with strong IT and technical skills.

· Commercial acumen.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• Flexitime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Devizes: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

• Operations management: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person