Operations Manager
Are you an experienced Operations Manager looking to make an impact in a dynamic and growing manufacturing environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading composites manufacturer specialising in large-scale composite structures and GRP mouldings, with a focus on the marine defence, aerospace, and UAV sectors.
About the Role:
As Operations Manager, you will be a key part of the Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Managing Director.
You'll take ownership of production operations across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and planning at one of the company's key sites, ensuring the delivery of high-quality projects on time and to specification.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives on driving operational excellence, improving processes, and building strong client relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency and quality across all teams.
- Develop and implement production schedules, managing resources and materials to meet project deadlines.
- Build and maintain excellent client relationships through account management and clear communication.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and maintain quality.
- Take full P&L responsibility for the site, including budget setting and financial performance reporting.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Manage facilities and coordinate maintenance activities.
What We're Looking For:
- Proven leadership experience in manufacturing operations.
- Track record of process improvement and cost-saving initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement techniques.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with internal teams and external clients.
- Experience with MRP systems (Progress or similar) and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
This role requires the successful candidate to pass a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check and National Security Vetting (NSV) where applicable.
If you're a driven Operations Manager ready to take on a pivotal role in a forward-thinking business, apply today! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Poole,England
Start: 06/03/2025
Salary / Rate: £55000 - £60000 per annum
Posted: 2025-03-06 10:08:04
Senior Electronics Engineer - Dorset or Beaconsfield (Hybrid) - Competitive Salary + Bonus + Ex.
Benefits - Permanent We are seeking an experienced Senior Electronics Engineer to join our growing team.
This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, supporting the full development lifecycle from design to testing.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both analogue and digital electronics and experience in designing complex systems.
This position requires sole UK nationals due to security clearance requirements.Benefits:
Competitive Pay & Bonus - Salary subject to negotiation plus 5% annual bonus.
Flexible & Hybrid Working - Two days onsite, flexible hours, TOIL, and 9-day working fortnight (optional).
Career Growth & Leadership Development - Access to training programmes, leadership development and mentorship opportunities with good progression opportunities.
Comprehensive Benefits - 25 days holiday (buy/sell option), private healthcare, life cover (4x salary), and retail discounts.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirement Analysis & Decomposition - Interpret system requirements and break them down into hardware specifications.
Electronics & Firmware Development - Design, develop, and review electronic circuits and firmware across full system, sub-system, and board-level designs.
Technical Oversight - Ensure the technical solution aligns with customer, legislative, and business requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Project Leadership - Act as Project Engineering Lead or Work Package Manager, overseeing engineering activities and ensuring successful project execution.
Testing & Integration - Oversee initial test and integration, including formal testing to validate design performance.
Documentation & Compliance - Produce and approve technical documentation such as management plans, design documents, and test specifications while ensuring adherence to industry standards.
Mentoring & Team Support - Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, supporting their development within the team.
Stakeholder Engagement - Liaise with customers, suppliers, and cross-disciplinary teams (mechanical, software, systems, and project management) to resolve issues and ensure smooth project progress.
Requirements:
Extensive Experience in Electronics/Firmware Engineering - Proven track record across the full project lifecycle, from design and development to testing and in-service support.
Background in Analogue and Digital Electronics Design - Hands-on experience with circuit design, schematic development, and PCB layout - with ECAD experience.
Project Delivery Experience - Ability to deliver reliable solutions on time and within budget, preferably in a fixed-price contract environment.
Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration - Comfortable working with Project Management, Systems, Mechanical, and Software Engineering teams to resolve issues and drive project success.
Relevant Technical Expertise - Knowledge of EMC, electrical safety, signal integrity, power electronics, RF, sonar, or high-speed digital design, along with experience in prototyping, testing, and verification.
Security Clearance Eligibility - Must be capable of obtaining SC clearance and be a sole UK national due to security requirements
How to apply: To apply for this excellent opportunity, please send your CV or contact Rob Hutchings at 02392 314679. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: South East England, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £65000.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-03-06 09:57:29
