Operations Manager - Engineering Sector

Aprirose Real Estate Investment; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the real estate investment sector seeks an Operations Leader to oversee daily operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in MRO or complex manufacturing environments and a strong background in lean practices. This role requires exceptional leadership and analytical skills to manage multiple projects effectively while ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of operations leadership experience.
• Proven background in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations, production planning, and resource management.
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's/MBA

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations, production planning, and resource management to achieve productivity and performance goals.
• Develop and implement strategies for cost control, process optimization, and on-time delivery.
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, legal, and quality standards (QHSE, ISO, etc.).
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to meet customer expectations and business targets.
• Manage 3 direct reports and lead talent development, cross-training, and succession planning.
• Analyse data to support business decisions on pricing, customer demands, and operational enhancements.
• Oversee reporting, budgeting, and operational KPIs.
• Represent the company professionally and support organizational culture and engagement initiatives.
  
  

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 8-10 years of operations leadership experience, ideally in MRO, aerospace, or complex manufacturing environments.
• Proven background in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement (CI), and low-volume/high-mix operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Experience with ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and data analysis tools (Oracle, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline (Master's/MBA preferred).