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Operational Risk Manager - Manufacturing & Engineering sector
A leading player in the specialist manufacturing & engineering sector is looking to add a Risk & Audit Manager to their team to focus on operational risk management across all areas of this large organisation. They are dedicated to innovation, operational excellence, and risk resilience.
Benefits:
- 33 days holiday annually
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Option to work 1 day from home per week
- Annual company bonus scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Employee discount scheme
- Healthcare support scheme
- On-site physio and wellbeing support
The Role:
The Risk & Audit Manager will play a crucial role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across operations, regulatory compliance, health & safety, and contractual agreements. Working cross-functionally on a project basis with colleagues across the business to implement effective risk controls, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with ISO standards, HSE regulations, and other contractual obligations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operational Risk Management - Identify, monitor, and mitigate risks across manufacturing, production, and supply chain operations.
- Contractual & Commercial Risk - Evaluate and mitigate risks in supplier, vendor, and customer contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Audit & Reporting - Develop risk reports, audit findings, and action plans, working closely with senior leadership to enhance risk governance.
- Process Improvement - Implement risk mitigation strategies and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and resilience.
What We’re Looking For:
- Risk, project and stakeholder management experience.
- Ability to identify, analyse, assess and mitigate operational and commercial risk.
- Ability to review large amounts of data and information to evaluate issues and provide clear and concise advice and recommendations.
- Strong relationship building skills, at all levels.
- Ideally a specialist project and / or risk management qualification.
