Operations Manager

Catfoss Recruitment Ltd are currently in partnership with a globally respected R&D company that is looking to recruit a R&D Operations Manager to their expanding team.

Due to a re-organisation, we currently have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager to manage the experimental R&D operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for continually improving the efficiency, quality, safety and capability of our R&D Test facility operations.

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending upon experience

Typical Hours: Full-time, Mon - Fri Days 40 hours per week

R&D Operations Manager - This is a varied and demanding role where the main responsibilities will include:

• Identify and assign resource appropriately across the site to meet project plans.
• Ensure the preparation of model and test cells to meet contractual demands and project plans across the site.
• Communicate with other teams and departments the operational dependencies to make sure work on future tests can commence on time.
• Provide input into project planning and bid estimates by communicating the resource and time required by the operational team.
• Provide people management including conducting PDRS, forming progression plans and signing off timesheets.
• Be responsible for RAMS and operating procedures associated with R&D Test Facility Operations.
• Set up schedules for the standard maintenance of equipment within the control of R&D Test Facility Operations including mechanical rigs and electrical test equipment.
• Build a skills matrix for operational staff that ensures all team members have the necessary skills on a consistent basis to provide operational resilience.
• Develop and document best practice operating procedures
• Manage and improve working environments.
• Develop a culture of proactivity, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Introduce and optimise working practices to improve model quality, reduce time and material wastage and reduce time to test readiness.
• Identify areas for investment to improve our R&D Test Facility operational output.
  
  

R&D Operations Manager - What we are looking for in you

• Mechanical or electrical/electronic engineering background to degree level or equivalent
• Autonomous and pro-active
• Experience with Mechanical Test Rigs, Test Models / and/or Instrumentation
• Proven experience of Operations Management within a highly technical facility
• A good problem solver with the ability to prioritise tasks
• Organised
• Effective at communicating information to their team and other stakeholders across the business
• Able to deal with uncertainty and make informed decisions.
• Calm under pressure with effective time management skills
• Compassionate and able to listen.
• Innovative
• Collaborative
  
  

Please apply ASAP

The successful candidate must satisfy security clearance requirements - including the last 5 years continual UK residency and British Citizenship (no dual nationals)