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Operations Manager - Engineering Sector

ACS Performance
Posted 21 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Slough, Berkshire SL11XY, England

Salary

£45,000 - £54,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position requires a candidate to lead daily operations, production planning, and resource management to meet productivity and performance goals.
  • The role emphasizes cost control, process optimization, and on-time delivery while driving lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 8-10 years of operations leadership experience, preferably in MRO, aerospace, or complex manufacturing environments, with a salary of $100,000 to $120,000 per year.
  • The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with experience in ERP systems and data analysis tools.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline is required, with a Master's or MBA preferred.
Key Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations, production planning, and resource management to achieve productivity and performance goals.

  • Develop and implement strategies for cost control, process optimization, and on-time delivery.

  • Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

  • Ensure compliance with health and safety, legal, and quality standards (QHSE, ISO, etc.).

  • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to meet customer expectations and business targets.

  • Manage 3 direct reports and lead talent development, cross-training, and succession planning.

  • Analyse data to support business decisions on pricing, customer demands, and operational enhancements.

  • Oversee reporting, budgeting, and operational KPIs.

  • Represent the company professionally and support organizational culture and engagement initiatives.



Candidate Requirements

  • Minimum 8-10 years of operations leadership experience, ideally in MRO, aerospace, or complex manufacturing environments.

  • Proven background in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement (CI), and low-volume/high-mix operations.

  • Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and work under pressure to meet deadlines.

  • Experience with ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and data analysis tools (Oracle, Excel, PowerPoint).

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline (Master's/MBA preferred).

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