Operations Manager - Engineering Sector

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.

• 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).