£50K/yr to £65K/yr
Waverley, England
Permanent, Variable

Operations Manager

Posted by Jan Hughes Executive Search.

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).
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