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Job Title: Operations Manager (Technical Focus)
About the Company: We are a leading specialist in testing and repairing railway traction and control electronics. Due to strong recent growth, we are now creating a new position for a technically-oriented Operations Manager. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work autonomously within a small, dynamic team. Backed by a London-based independent investment office, we are on track for further expansion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations, including planning, scheduling, and supervising technical staff to ensure efficient, high-quality service delivery.
- Develop and implement processes to manage operations and projects that meet customer requirements.
- Manage procurement, inventory planning, and warehouse operations to ensure efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards across all processes.
- Take ownership of Health and Safety protocols.
- Develop strategic and operational goals for the company.
- Lead capacity planning and resource management.
- Monitor production KPIs and maintain quality controls.
- Identify and pursue growth opportunities.
- Serve as the primary liaison with customers.
Essential Skills:
- Proven experience as an Operations Manager in an engineering environment.
- Strong knowledge of operational management and organisational effectiveness.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Outstanding organisational abilities.
Desirable Skills:
- Familiarity with business and financial principles.
- Experience with budgeting and forecasting.
- Degree or HND in an engineering discipline, ideally electronics.
- Previous experience in the rail industry, particularly with rolling stock.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary package.
- Flexible working hours within core hours (7 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week).
- Safe, friendly work environment.
- Comprehensive training provided to industry standards (IPC711, IPC610).
