Operations Manager

BlackBerry Inc.; Coleshill CP; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Internal mobility opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Company car

Bonus scheme

Job summary

ABB UK seeks an experienced Operations Manager to oversee local unit operations across project management, manufacturing, maintenance, procurement, quality, and planning. You will drive action plans aligned with strategic targets while ensuring health, safety and integrity standards.

Based in Coleshill, this hybrid role requires leadership to develop teams, monitor budgets, and optimize working capital across the value chain.

Qualifications

• Proven (5+ yrs.) experience in (service or manufacturing) operations management.
• Strong leadership and people skills with experience in building and developing teams.
• Customer-centric mindset with strong commercial understanding.
• Experience in operational excellence, quality management, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operational aspects of local units, including project management, manufacturing, maintenance, procurement, quality, and planning.
• Develop business action plans aligned with division strategy and targets.
• Monitor budgets and implement corrective actions to manage costs within allocations.
• Lead programs, projects, goals, and metrics to maximize operational performance and working capital.
• Ensure an end-to-end value chain view to meet quality, service levels, and lead times.

Skills

Operations management

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic thinking

English fluency

Education

Degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Manufacturing/ Engineering

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.This position reports to:Local Division Manager__Job Summaryin this role, you will have the opportunity to oversee the operational aspects of local units, encompassing the full scope of Operations, including project management and control, project engineering, manufacturing, production engineering, maintenance, procurement, quality, continuous improvement, logistics, and planning and fulfilment, or a part of that.Each day, you will be responsible for developing business action plans for the units, aligned with business area/division/product group strategy and targets. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring strict adherence within operation with respect to policies and required health, safety, and integrity standards.Our Team DynamicsOur teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.What’s in it for you?We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.Work model: Hybrid from our Coleshill siteMonitoring plan implementation and tracking any deviations for corrective action.Preparing annual budget, overseeing progress, and determining measures to address cost-related issues as necessary, to manage operations within the allocated budget and resourcesDeveloping programs, projects, goals, and metrics to lead the organization to the highest level of operational performance while optimizing working capital throughout Operations.Ensuring that the organization takes into account an overall value chain perspective to meet customer expectations as per agreed quality, service levels, and lead time.Qualifications for the RoleDegree in Electrical/Electronics/Manufacturing/Engineering or related field.Proven (5+ yrs.) experience in (service or manufacturing) operations management.Strong leadership and people skills with experience in building and developing teams.Customer-centric mindset with strong commercial understanding.Experience in operational excellence, quality management, and process improvement.Fluent in English, written and spoken.Full UK Driving licenceBenefitsABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.Competitive salary25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysCompetitive contributory pension schemeLife assuranceFlexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globallyEmployee Assistance ProgrammeGenerous employee referral schemeCompany carGenerous bonus schemeFor the 6th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.More about usABB's Service Division partners with our customers to improve the availability, reliability, predictability and sustainability of electrical products and installations. The Division’s extensive service portfolio offers product care, modernization, and advisory services to improve performance, extend equipment lifetime and deliver new levels of operational and sustainable efficiency. We help customers keep resources in use for as long as possible, extracting the maximum value from them, and then recovering and regenerating products and materials at the end of their useful life.Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. #RunWhatRunstheWorld.Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.Ready to make an impact?Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.