Job Description

SWORD Engineering Ltd is a small, family run engineering business based in Wem, Shropshire. Seeking an experienced Operations Manager with proven Production, Quality, H&S and Project Management experience. Reporting to the Managing Director the post holder will be an experienced Operations professional and an active member of the management team. Our team is dedicated to delivering top-quality service, and we are always seeking new and creative ways to exceed our clients' expectations. At SWORD, you can implement ideas and improvements and your expertise and leadership can be applied to delivering changes and improvements, quickly and efficiently.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Manage entire operations of projects, ensuring delivery is efficient, on time and to a high standard. Lead and motivate workshop staff ensuring they are aware of their individual objectives, are competent to achieve them and their performances are monitored, realistically assessed and improved where appropriate. Directly responsible for the scheduling and manufacturing of jobs that are issued from our innovative design team. Arranging and attending site visits/meetings with clients and preparing tenders and quotations. Managing and improving the Company's QHSE systems and encouraging a culture of excellence and compliance. Logistical responsibilities such as scheduling installations, organising employee workload, ordering materials. Evaluate and analyse quality issues in production and implement corrective and preventive actions, including supplier development as appropriate. Prepare risk assessments, safe working procedures and deliver toolbox talks. Maintaining accurate contact records and a detailed sales pipeline using CRM software. Key point of contact for external ISO certifications and lead audits. Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues and customers.

Required Skills & Experience

Proven managerial experience within Waste or Recycling and Fabrication industries essential. Quality management experience within a manufacturing/engineering industry. Have knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes - must be able to read and interpret detailed fabrication drawings. In addition, we are looking for someone who is driven and who can take ideas and implement them successfully, someone who will positively contribute to the planned development and expansion of the workshops. Proven track record as a Health and Safety Professional, with experience of maintaining a safety-first culture. Performed principal contractor role, fully conversant with CDM Regulations. Have a high level of competency and accuracy in writing and maintaining clear and professional documentation relating to integrated management systems. Project Management experience. Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Proven, demonstrable and thorough knowledge of ISO Standards. NEBOSH and/or IOSH qualified. Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or related fields with a strong emphasis in project management. Highly proficient in all Microsoft applications. Ability to identify needs, prioritise workloads, set achievable targets, evaluate progress and to meet deadlines. Full clean driving licence as occasional site visits will be required.
This is a varied role and a great opportunity for an experienced and driven Operations Manager with production experience. You will be responsible to lead and take control to ensure the operations across the business are of the highest standards in the means of quality, safety and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will be ambitious to face challenges, implement processes that enhance the operations of the business and be confident to devise and deliver strategy. You will be joining a forward-thinking company who are willing to invest in their employees through continuous professional development opportunities.

If you have the required skills and experience we encourage you to apply.

Strictly NO recruitment agencies please!

Monday - Friday 8:00 - 17:00 with occasional site visits.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 52,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Experience:

Quality management: 3 years (preferred) Operations management: 5 years (preferred) Project Management: 3 years (preferred) Production planning: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person