Engineering Operations Manager

A prestigious Aerospace company is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join their busy and expanding engineering facility.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for ensuring operational best practice is maintained at all times across the company. Core responsibility for Production, Engineering and associated support activities.

• Lead and manage all operational activities.
• Ensure timely delivery of all key operational deliverables.
• Maintain awareness of latest manufacturing methodology and evaluate appropriate technology for the business where pertinent.
• Oversee cost effective procurement of applicable third party costs and services. i.e. tooling and machine maintenance.
• Thorough root cause analysis of any issues with associated robust corrective actions.
• Identify, articulate and implement relevant performance improvements as appropriate.
• Maintain a suite of accurate, timely and fit for purpose performance measures.

Attributes:

• Inquisitive, resilient self-disciplined leader with consistent management style
• Ability to articulate concisely issues in meaningful language to less technically competent colleagues.
• The aptitude to take a helicopter view of issues without losing sight of the detail
• Persuasive communication and influencing skills across all levels.
• Very analytical with a keen eye for detail
• Agile, adaptable and a proven problem solver with the ability to adopt a pragmatic approach when needed.

Key Skills and Experience:

Essential

• Experienced manager with a proven track record of achievement gained within a similar organization.
• Long standing technical engineering background with detailed machining knowledge and experience.
• Familiarity with managing a fluid small batch production schedule.
• Exposure to a broad range of components and materials within a manufacturing context.
• Detailed experience gained in an AS9100 environment or equivalent.
• Proven track record of providing cost effective engineering solutions.

Desirable

• All embracing internal/external customer liaison skills.
• Experience and knowledge of best practice MRP methodology.
• Exposure to Six Sigma processes and methods.

• Familiarity of leading step change projects with targeted financial payback.
• Knowledge and familiarity with latest programming software.

Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday 7.30am - 4.30pm & Friday 7.30am - 12.30pm (39 hours)

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience (Competitive)

25 days paid holiday per year plus paid bank holiday, pension and Life assurance.

To apply for this excellent opportunity and more detailed information regarding the position, please call Alan or Mike and submit your latest CV.