Operational Excellence Lead - Defence & Compliance

Bedford Introduction Saab Uk

Great Houghton

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Saab UK invites applications for an Operations Manager role in Bedford. You will provide governance, compliance, trials and business coordination support across the BlueBear operation, driving process improvements and performance tracking.

The role requires strong leadership, risk and export control awareness, and experience implementing ISO standards; you will coordinate audits, train teams, and ensure continuity of operations.

Qualifications

  • Proven leadership skills and ability to drive change across the organisation.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • High motivation and self-starting attitude with minimal supervision.
  • Experience implementing effective change within organisations.
  • Proven experience managing risks and applying risk management policies including business continuity.

Responsibilities

  • Drive continuous improvement to achieve high standards across the organisation.
  • Lead process standardisation and compliance with the quality management system.
  • Coordinate export control, health & safety and security with Saab UK.
  • Develop and track KPIs to support the Strategic Business Plan.
  • Capture customer feedback and drive changes where required.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Change management
Risk management
ISO 9001
Export control
Health & safety
ISO 27001
Defence industry
National Security Vetting

Job description

Saab UK invites applications for an Operations Manager role in Bedford. You will provide governance, compliance, trials and business coordination support across the BlueBear operation, driving process improvements and performance tracking.

The role requires strong leadership, risk and export control awareness, and experience implementing ISO standards; you will coordinate audits, train teams, and ensure continuity of operations.

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