Pearson Engineering Ltd is a world leading provider of counter-mine and combat engineering equipment. Our product range is wide and varied, including complex attachments for armoured vehicles and remote controlled mine clearance systems.
As our business experiences significant growth, a new role of Operations Manager has been created to manage existing daily operations of our assembly & test facility and to help build a world class operations capability to support a significant increase in volume and mix.
We value trust, teamwork, integrity and innovation at Pearson Engineering; they’re qualities we look for in our teammates. In return, we offer the opportunity to work in a challenging environment with people and products that have earned their reputation in the UK and overseas. We also offer excellent benefits and an active training, health & wellbeing programme as well as regular team socials and a culture based around sharing ideas and collaboration.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who is able to quickly stabilise and co-ordinate the varying requirements on the facility, whilst simultaneously building a team who will work to new processes that support the future demands on the business.
Overall current headcount responsibility of approx. 30 employees.
Management of key metrics and targets for Operations, including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost.
Lead, motivate and support the UK team within a time-sensitive and demanding environment.
Implementation of career development plans for all direct reports including annual appraisals.
Track staffing requirements, hiring new employees with the assistance of the HR team as needed. Build a high performing Operations organisation to achieve Company targets.
Lead the introduction of Lean systems and processes to drive out waste in Operations.
Leading change initiatives both at the technical and people levels through recommendation of improvements in structure and processes by identifying performance gaps and resolving these with efficient and cost-effective solutions
Maintain consistent communication with management, staff and vendors.
Work closely with commercial and QHSE to make sure activities remain complaint.
Participate in Company reviews both with clients internally and externally. Develop a culture of Continuous Improvement.
Support the seamless introduction of new products and manufacturing services into Operations.
Work closely with key internal manufacturing capability to ensure supply of parts to assembly is balanced with demand.
Work closely with Supply Chain Manager to control inventory levels and balance external supply with demand.
Preferred degree level qualifications in Manufacturing Engineering/Management, Mechanical Engineering.
Significant experience working in Operations Leadership roles, preferably high value, high mix, medium volume environment.
A strong people leader and experience of mentoring, coaching performance management.
Ability to produce key material to present at senior leader level.
A resilient and progressive mentality, looking for opportunities for innovation.
Demonstrated experience in workplace environments undergoing significant change and has the ability to influence stakeholders across the business.
Strong background in Lean and Continuous Improvement.
Excellent communication skills with people at all levels of the business and able to successfully communicate company updates and changes clearly and effectively.
Experience in introduction of new products into the Operations environment.
Experience in demand and supply chain planning, preferably using SOP processes
Proficient user of Microsoft office i.e. Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Experience of using access databases is advantageous.
As a defence contractor, we have a number of security obligations placed upon the Company, which means that all our staff must be able to successfully achieve the relevant security clearances.
Holds a valid UK driving licence.
A passion for working in engineering/defence environment.
