Operations Manager

Quartzelec Ltd; Rugby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the Partial Discharge Condition Monitoring profit centre. In this pivotal role, you will oversee operational, financial, and customer strategies while inspiring a dedicated team to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products. Your expertise will drive continuous business growth and enhance client relationships, making a significant impact on the success of the centre. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to shape the future of Condition Monitoring solutions and ensure exceptional after-sales support, contributing to long-term success and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of business development in a technical setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assembly team and manage project delivery for PD-related projects.
• Develop strong client relationships and drive business growth.

Skills

Team Management

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Operational Performance Improvement

Education

Higher qualification in Electronics

Higher qualification in Mechatronics

Higher qualification in Electrical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a Operations Manager to lead and manage the Partial Discharge Condition Monitoring (RUMC) profit centre at our Rugby facility.

In this key leadership role, you will have responsibility for the operational, financial, customer, and employee strategies within the centre. You will lead and inspire a dedicated team, ensuring the efficient and timely manufacture of the Quartzteq products and delivery of PD-related projects, while driving continuous business growth.

Your focus will be on building strong client relationships, enhancing operational performance, and maintaining high standards of quality across all processes.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven Manager to grow the business, oversee complex technical operations, and ensure that Condition Monitoring solutions are expertly manufactured, tested, installed, and supported. You will play a critical role in shaping the success of the centre, with a keen emphasis on after-sales support and customer satisfaction as a key driver of long-term success.

Key Responsibilities & Accountability

• Collaborate with the management team to achieve the overall objectives of the Profit Centre and business unit, maintaining high standards of safety, work processes, and continuous improvement in operational quality.
• Manage the assembly team and set planning in line with business and Quartzteq requirements.
• Oversee the successful delivery of all PD-related projects, ensuring efficient management of resources, adherence to timelines, and alignment with client expectations.
• Foster and develop strong relationships with both new and existing clients, ensuring a continuous pipeline of work and driving after-sales support and business growth.
• Identify new business opportunities, manage the tendering process, and take the lead on business development activities to enhance sales and profitability.

Qualifications, Experience & Personal Attributes

The successful applicant will ideally possess:

• A higher qualification (or equivalent) in either Electronics, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering is essential.
• Demonstrable experience in managing a team and overseeing operations in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of business development, including increasing sales and profitability within a technical environment.
• Demonstrable experience with Condition Monitoring solutions, Partial Discharge monitoring, or related electrical engineering services is highly desirable but not essential as training will be given.
• A solid understanding of the manufacturing and testing processes in an electronics environment.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV and letter of application explaining how you meet the requirements of the role to:

Quartzelec is an equal opportunities employer.