Operations Manager – Sonic Communications - West Midlands

Bowmer & Kirkland; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible holiday allocation

Company Car

Private Medical Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

On-site parking

Company sick pay

Job summary

Sonic Communications, part of Bowmer + Kirkland, is seeking an Operations Manager in the West Midlands. This full-time role runs 8:00am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday, within a single site.

The successful candidate will join a forward-thinking team focused on health, safety and welfare with strong support and benefits. Key duties include managing production scheduling, overseeing design teams, liaising across departments, and driving efficient production with KPIs.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Ability to manage multiple departments.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage Main production Schedule and fluidity.
• Oversee Specialist Production, Purchasing and Quality.
• Manage 2D +3D Design Team Members.
• Develop Staff Training Programme for new starters with Production.
• Develop process to ensure Production is efficient.
• Liaise with relevant departments to ensure product delivery.
• Manage Machine Shop and requirements.
• Manage facility, ensure efficient running and resolve faults.
• Approve procurements.
• Ensure throughput is on target meeting KPIs.
• Discuss supply chain and potential requirements.

Skills

Persistent attention to detail

Good time keeping

Efficient, timely and tidy work ethic

Good communications skills

Manufacturing/Engineering background

Electronic knowledge

Ability to manage multiple Departments

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sage Manufacturing

Job description

Operations Manager – Sonic Communications - West Midlands

About Bowmer + Kirkland
B+K were established in 1923 and has grown to become one of the most successful privately-owned, and family run construction groups in the UK. Sonic Communications is part of the Bowmer + Kirkland Group of Companies.
Sonic Communications are a successful Electronics Manufacturing Company whose technology is used worldwide. The Company operates from a single site in Bickenhill within walking distance of Birmingham International Train Station giving us good transport links for rail or local bus services in support of employee parking.

About the role:
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Operations Manager to join Sonic Communications. This is a full time, permanent role, 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will become part of a well-established and forward-thinking team that is understanding to its employees' health, safety and welfare with an excellent support system and company benefits.
Duties of the role

Manage Main production Schedule and fluidity

Oversee Specialist Production, Purchasing and Quality

Manage 2D +3D Design Team Members

Develop Staff Training Programme for new starters with Production

Develop process to ensure Production is efficient

Liaise with relevant departments to ensure product delivery

Manage Machine Shop and requirements

Manage facility, ensure efficient running and resolve faults

Approve procurements

Ensure throughput is on target meeting KP I's

Discuss supply chain and potential requirements

Key Skills and experience required

Persistent attention to detail

Good time keeping

Efficient, timely and tidy work ethic

Good communications skills

Competent user of Microsoft Office Applications

Sage Manufacturing experience preferred

Electronic knowledge

Manufacturing/Engineering background

Ability to manage multiple Departments

In return we offer:

Flexible holiday allocation

Company Car

Private Medical Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

On-site parking

Company sick pay

Bowmer + Kirkland is an equal opportunities employer.

We are a disability confident employer and actively encourage applicants who are covered under the equality act to apply. Please contact the HR Department on 01773 853131 in advance of an interview to discuss any adjustments that are required in order to support you in the process.

We are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and encourage applications from service leavers.