Operations Manager Job Details | Sulzer

卵決敲; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks an Operations Manager for its Ellon facility in Aberdeen. The successful candidate will lead operational excellence and drive performance improvements in a high-performing engineering environment, focusing on a sustainable future across key sectors like oil & gas and renewables.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

Annual Personal Bonus Scheme

Choice of Company Car or Car Allowance

Private Medical Insurance

33 Days of Annual Leave

Defined Pension Contribution

Employee Assistance Programmes

Shopping, Leisure, and Lifestyle Discounts

Discounted Personal Car Leasing

Ongoing Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in operational leadership with full P&L responsibility.
• Experience in the services aftermarket supporting rotating equipment.
• Hands-on leadership style and ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the site.
• Lead a multidisciplinary operations team to exceed business goals.
• Drive strategic improvements in cost control and productivity.

Skills

Operational Leadership

P&L Responsibility

Lean/CI Initiatives

Customer Focus

Job description

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Operations Manager-Full Time-Aberdeen,United Kingdom

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

Are you an experienced Operations Manager ready to make a lasting impact in a high-performing engineering environment? Join Sulzer’s Services UK & Nordics team in Ellon, Aberdeen — home to one of our most advanced and strategically important Service Centres in the UK.

Following a £1 million transformation, our Ellon facility has become a critical regional hub for the overhaul, repair, and life extension of rotating equipment, serving key sectors including oil & gas, power generation, and renewables. As Operations Manager, you will take the lead in driving operational excellence, maximising performance, and shaping long-term growth in a site that sets the standard across the network.

Your Impact Will Include:

• Championing a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the entire site.
• Leading and developing a multidisciplinary operations team to exceed business goals and customer expectations.
• Driving strategic improvements in cost control, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Managing WIP, capacity planning, and cross-functional collaboration to maximise output, profitability, and on-time delivery.
• Maintaining robust commercial and contractual oversight, ensuring compliance and protecting margin.
• Ensuring full compliance with HSEQ, HR, and client-specific standards.
• Embedding Sulzer’s core principles: Seize Opportunities, Own It, Team Up, and Create Value — inspiring your team to deliver with accountability and purpose.

What You’ll Bring:

• A proven track record in operational leadership, including full P&L responsibility.
• Solid experience in the services aftermarket, ideally supporting rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, or compressors.
• Demonstrated success in leading transformational change and Lean/CI initiatives (e.g., 5S, Kaizen).
• A hands-on leadership style with the confidence and credibility to influence at all levels of the organisation.
• Strong customer focus and the ability to develop trusted, long-term relationships.

What We Offer You:

• A competitive base salary
• Annual personal bonus scheme
• Choice of company car or car allowance – EV options available
• Private medical insurance
• 33 days of annual leave
• A defined pension contribution
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programmes
• Exclusive shopping, leisure, and lifestyle discounts
• Opportunity to join Costco through company membership
• Discounted personal car leasing for you, your family, and friends
• Long Service Awards to recognise loyalty and contribution
• Ongoing development via Sulzer Learning Pathways
• Free, secure onsite parking with electric charging points

Do you have a question about the role?

Reach out to Daniel Faulkner at [e-mail] . Our team is looking forward hearing from you!

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
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