Operations Manager

Catfoss Recruitment Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally respected R&D company is seeking a R&D Operations Manager to oversee their test facility operations. This role involves enhancing efficiency, managing resources, and fostering a proactive culture. Candidates should have a background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and proven operations management experience, ready to contribute to continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree level education in Mechanical or Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in a highly technical operations management role.
• Proven abilities in managing test rigs and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage experimental R&D operations team to improve efficiency and quality.
• Ensure compliance with operational procedures and resource allocation.
• Develop best practices and conduct personnel assessments.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Innovation

Collaboration

Time Management

Education

Mechanical or Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

Mechanical Test Rigs

Instrumentation

Job description

Catfoss Recruitment Ltd are currently in partnership with a globally respected R&D company that is looking to recruit a R&D Operations Manager to their expanding team.

Due to a re-organisation, we currently have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager to manage the experimental R&D operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for continually improving the efficiency, quality, safety and capability of our R&D Test facility operations.

Salary: 60,000 - 65,000 per annum, depending upon experience

Typical Hours: Full-time, Mon - Fri Days 40 hours per week

R&D Operations Manager - This is a varied and demanding role where the main responsibilities will include:
Identify and assign resource appropriately across the site to meet project plans.
Ensure the preparation of model and test cells to meet contractual demands and project plans across the site.
Communicate with other teams and departments the operational dependencies to make sure work on future tests can commence on time.
Provide input into project planning and bid estimates by communicating the resource and time required by the operational team.
Provide people management including conducting PDRS, forming progression plans and signing off timesheets.
Be responsible for RAMS and operating procedures associated with R&D Test Facility Operations.
Set up schedules for the standard maintenance of equipment within the control of R&D Test Facility Operations including mechanical rigs and electrical test equipment.
Build a skills matrix for operational staff that ensures all team members have the necessary skills on a consistent basis to provide operational resilience.
Develop and document best practice operating procedures
Manage and improve working environments.
Develop a culture of proactivity, accountability and continuous improvement.
Introduce and optimise working practices to improve model quality, reduce time and material wastage and reduce time to test readiness.
Identify areas for investment to improve our R&D Test Facility operational output.

R&D Operations Manager - What we are looking for in you

• Mechanical or electrical/electronic engineering background to degree level or equivalent
• Autonomous and pro-active
• Experience with Mechanical Test Rigs, Test Models / and/or Instrumentation
• Proven experience of Operations Management within a highly technical facility
• A good problem solver with the ability to prioritise tasks
• Organised
• Effective at communicating information to their team and other stakeholders across the business
• Able to deal with uncertainty and make informed decisions.
• Calm under pressure with effective time management skills
• Compassionate and able to listen.
• Innovative
• Collaborative

Please apply ASAP

The successful candidate must satisfy security clearance requirements - including the last 5 years continual UK residency and British Citizenship (no dual nationals)