Interim Operations Manager - Engineering

Ganymede Solutions Limited; Newark on Trent; Vor Ort; GBP 80.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ganymede Solutions Limited is seeking an Interim Operations Manager for an established engineering and machinery manufacturing business in Newark. You will oversee day-to-day operations and lead a skilled team, ensuring projects progress, budgets tracked, and safety standards met.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering, with leadership experience in operations or manufacturing. It is a 6-month contract, outside IR35, with a day rate of £500.

Qualifikationen

• Strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering, ideally in machinery manufacturing.
• Experience in Operations Manager, Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Manager or General Management roles.
• Understanding of machinery manufacturing, fabrication and mechanical/electrical processes.

Aufgaben

• Oversee day-to-day running of the business and coordinate operational activities.
• Lead and support an established team of project managers, engineers and workshop staff.
• Monitor budgets, project margins, costs and overall financial performance.
• Oversee machinery manufacturing, fabrication, welding and mechanical/electrical work.
• Coordinate workshop and site installation resources to meet customer commitments.
• Collaborate with the Director to resolve challenges and improve efficiency.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Machinery manufacturing

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Health and safety

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Decision making

Stakeholder management

Jobbeschreibung

Interim Operations Manager - Engineering

Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire
Rate: £500 per day
Contract: 6 months
IR35 Status: Outside IR35

The Opportunity

We are recruiting an Interim Operations Manager for an established engineering and machinery manufacturing business in Newark.

Reporting directly to the Director, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the business, providing leadership to an experienced team while maintaining control of operational performance, finances and project delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional who combines strong technical knowledge with commercial awareness and a supportive leadership style.

The Role

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the business and coordinate operational activities.
• Lead and support an established team of Project Managers, engineers, workshop personnel and technical specialists.
• Monitor budgets, project margins, operational costs and overall financial performance.
• Oversee bespoke machinery manufacturing, fabrication, welding and mechanical/electrical engineering activities.
• Coordinate workshop and site installation resources to ensure projects progress effectively and customer commitments are met.
• Work closely with the Director and existing management team to resolve challenges and improve operational efficiency.
• Maintain appropriate health, safety, quality and regulatory standards.

About You

You will have a strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering, ideally within machinery manufacturing, process engineering or a similar industrial environment.

You will also bring:

• Experience in an Operations Manager, Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Manager or General Management role.
• A good understanding of machinery manufacturing, fabrication and mechanical/electrical engineering processes.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and overseeing project delivery.
• Financial awareness, including budgets, project costs and margins.
• Strong communication, organisational and decision-making skills.
• A practical, approachable leadership style with the ability to support an established team without micromanaging.

If you are an experienced engineering leader looking for an interim opportunity where you can make a positive impact on an established business, we would welcome a conversation.