Engineering Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an Operations Manager to drive transformational change in a high-tech engineering environment. In this pivotal role, you will identify inefficiencies and implement strategies to enhance operational output within a state-of-the-art facility. Your expertise in lean methodologies and change management will be crucial as you lead a dedicated team and collaborate with senior managers on various improvement projects. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree in an engineering-related field required.
• Experience in project management and hi-tech engineering products.

Responsibilities

• Identify inefficiencies and streamline processes across departments.
• Lead a small team and collaborate on multiple improvement projects.

Skills

Change Management

Lean Methodologies

Project Management

Engineering Knowledge

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Operations Manager

Driving transformational change across an expanding hi-tech engineering business, you will have the opportunity to shape operational improvements at all levels.

You will explore improvements across various departments, from production to supply chain. The company has a strong reputation for innovation and operates with minimal red tape, allowing good ideas to be implemented quickly.

Based in a new, state-of-the-art design and manufacturing facility, your responsibilities include identifying inefficiencies, streamlining processes, and implementing strategies to maximize operational output.

This transformational role requires applying lean change management methodologies throughout the engineering and manufacturing functions.

You will lead a small team and collaborate with senior managers on multiple improvement projects.

Qualifications:

• A degree in an engineering-related field
• A background in project management
• Experience with hi-tech engineering products throughout the full development lifecycle
• Strong understanding of change management and lean methodologies, ideally Six Sigma