Operations Manager

Wärtsilä; Poole; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in innovative technologies is seeking an Operations Manager based in Poole, UK. The role involves overseeing operations in Supply Chain and Logistics, ensuring quality performance, and implementing cost-control measures. Ideal candidates should have a strong leadership background and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. This position offers a chance to drive continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior operations role.
• Proven track record in guiding multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in transformational change and business improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage coordination and delivery of operations in Supply Chain, Warehouse & Logistics.
• Lead team development across Logistics, Supply Chain, and Quality.
• Oversee procurement, inventory control, and supplier relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Operational excellence

Strategic thinking

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, or related field

Job description

Water and Waste business unit (WAW) is a true end-to-end business as part of Wärtsilä Portfolio Businesses. WAW is a global leader in designing and supplying innovative wet and dry waste equipment and freshwater generation solutions for passenger vessels & conventional waste management and ballast water treatment equipment for all marine segments. WAW has the industry’s broadest product offering to secure beyond compliant operations for our marine customers.

We have now a unique and exciting opportunity for an Operations Managerfor the Water and Waste business, based in UK, Poole, Dorset.

As the Operations Manager you will manage and oversee the coordination and delivery of operations in Supply Chain, Warehouse & Logistics and Quality functions, ensuring high-quality operational performance. Continuously improve resource efficiency and implement cost-control measures to optimize operations and minimise waste. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a proven track record in operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Leads and plans the activities of the operations team, ensuring effective coordination and planning of operations activities, setting objectives, monitoring performance indicators, and ensuring efficiency, quality, and adherence to set specifications, schedules, policies and processes.

• Lead and develope team leads across Logistics, Supply Chain, and Quality.

• Implements and ensures adherence to operational strategies, policies and processes to enhance service delivery, compliance and customer satisfaction.

• Oversees procurement, inventory control, and supplier relationship management. Optimize logistics and transportation to meet delivery targets and cost objectives and ensure accurate inventory management and stock integrity.

• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and efficiency in operational processes. Develops and optimizes operations functions to ensure the aspired lead time, quality and efficiency.

• Builds and maintains strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to support operational efficiency and collaboration. Fosters strong relationships with customers, understanding their needs and ensuring services meet their expectations.

• Ensures compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies in all operations activities.

Qualifications and experience

• Distinguished leadership background, demonstrating remarkable success in guiding high-calibre, multi-disciplinary teams to achieve outstanding results

• Exemplary track record of leading transformational change and delivering sustainable business improvements

• Sharp commercial acumen with the intellectual capacity to translate complex strategic vision into practical, results-driven solutions

• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, or related field.

• 5+ years in a senior operations role.

Last application date: 15/08/2025

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

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Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.

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