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Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading Engineering and Industrial Solutions Sub-Contractor who operate in the Power Generation, Utilities, Petrochemical and Heavy Industry sector.
As part of their continued growth and investment, we are looking for a Operations Manager with an Engineering background to align with their business strategy. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the day-to-day activities run smoothly and efficiently. They are responsible for overseeing operational processes, optimising performance, and ensuring resources (people, processes,) are effectively aligned with business goals.
If you are an experienced Finance Professional with suitable qualifications and relevant experience, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Operations Manager role:
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for:
- Manages all works which are presented by the commercial team, this will ensure their teams delivers work on time, on budget, with high HSE activities and high QA standards to engineering principles.
- Oversee inventory and supply chain operations with the commercial manager, sales and procurement team.
- Delivery of all workscopes ensuring compliance with company standards and processes.
- Attends weekly management meetings and preparing regular reports.
- Managing the allocation of resource to ensure projects are appropriately staffed.
- Lead and manage the Field Service & Workshop teams.
- Deliver the day to day business strategy working alongside the Sales & Commercial Team.
- Utilise Lean, Six Sigma and similar tools for continuous improvement and streamline processes to reduce costs whilst improving productivity.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- Ideally qualified with a HNC / HND / ONCE in relevant Engineering field.
- It would be advantageous to hold an Engineering membership
- Ideally hold an IOSH / NEBOSH or equivalent in Health & Safety.
- Six Sigma / Lean Certifications
Personal skills
The Operations Manager role would suit someone who has:
- At least 5 years senior management experience on a Power Station or Large Process Plant with Power / Steam Raising plant; Energy from Waste, Biomass, CCGT, CHP, Refinery, Petrochemical etc.
- Strong man-management and leadership skills with proven experience in successfully achieving plant KPI's.
- Budget/Commercial/Strategic experience.
Salary and benefits of the Operations Manager role
- Highly competitive salary up to 82,500
- Company Vehicle
- 28 Days Annual Leave & Bank Holidays
- Pension
- Full benefits available
INDPOW
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
