Operations Leader — Electronics Manufacturing & Production

Bowmer & Kirkland; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible holiday allocation

Company Car

Private Medical Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

On-site parking

Company sick pay

Job summary

Sonic Communications, part of Bowmer + Kirkland, is seeking an Operations Manager in the West Midlands. This full-time role runs 8:00am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday, within a single site.

The successful candidate will join a forward-thinking team focused on health, safety and welfare with strong support and benefits. Key duties include managing production scheduling, overseeing design teams, liaising across departments, and driving efficient production with KPIs.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Ability to manage multiple departments.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage Main production Schedule and fluidity.
• Oversee Specialist Production, Purchasing and Quality.
• Manage 2D +3D Design Team Members.
• Develop Staff Training Programme for new starters with Production.
• Develop process to ensure Production is efficient.
• Liaise with relevant departments to ensure product delivery.
• Manage Machine Shop and requirements.
• Manage facility, ensure efficient running and resolve faults.
• Approve procurements.
• Ensure throughput is on target meeting KPIs.
• Discuss supply chain and potential requirements.

Skills

Persistent attention to detail

Good time keeping

Efficient, timely and tidy work ethic

Good communications skills

Manufacturing/Engineering background

Electronic knowledge

Ability to manage multiple Departments

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sage Manufacturing

Job description

Sonic Communications, part of Bowmer + Kirkland, is seeking an Operations Manager in the West Midlands. This full-time role runs 8:00am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday, within a single site.

The successful candidate will join a forward-thinking team focused on health, safety and welfare with strong support and benefits. Key duties include managing production scheduling, overseeing design teams, liaising across departments, and driving efficient production with KPIs.