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Job title: Operations Manager
Location: Glasgow
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Operations Manager to join our UK team in Glasgow.
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Operations Manager to join our innovative this pivotal role you will be at the forefront of driving operational excellence overseeing end-to-end processes and ensuring seamless delivery of our world-class solutions. If you are passionate about optimising performance and contributing to projects that make a real difference we invite you to apply.
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What the role has to offer:
A highly varied position allowing you to work across multiple projects and teams within Thales
Excellent exposure to all aspects of the business offering insights into our diverse operations
An ideal stepping stone for further career progression and movement into other areas of the company
Opportunities to develop leadership skills and influence operational strategy
Core Benefits:
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package which includes;
Performance-related bonus
28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)
24 hours volunteering paid for
Private healthcare for couples
Pension scheme
Life cover
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
Gym membership discounts
Key Responsibilities:
Challenge and enhance current practices to improve Operations delivery for our customers
Identify and drive opportunities for operational excellence across interfaces including Engineering Industry Procurement Product Support Quality and Bid/Project Management
Manage the Capex plan within budgetary requirements
Oversee and optimise stock position to ensure alignment with budget
Improve the consistency and accuracy of Operations reporting
Liaise with project teams to coordinate and deliver Site Improvement Plans at Glasgow and Reading sites
Foster competitiveness within Operations to support increased profitability
Resolve cross-functional issues to enable improved delivery and customer satisfaction
Demonstrate exemplary Health Safety Environment and Security behaviours setting a standard for others in the organisation
About you:
Management experience within an engineering or manufacturing company particularly in areas such as Operations Manufacturing Materials Supply Chain/Procurement or Engineering
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels across the business
Demonstrated ability to work independently with full autonomy showing initiative and sound decision-making
Experience managing budgets capex and operational performance metrics
Excellent problem-solving skills with a track record of identifying and implementing process improvements
Ability to coordinate and collaborate across cross-functional teams including Engineering Industry Procurement Product Support and Project Management
Security Clearance statement:
Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held however if not currently held it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo achieve and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.
To be eligible for full SC you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 some circumstances a minimum of 3 years residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted with additional overseas checks.
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In line with Thales Baseline Security requirements candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.
Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles or the Early Careers Teamfor graduate and apprentice roles.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Six Sigma
- Lean
- Management Experience
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Outlook
- Analysis Skills
- Warehouse Management System
- Operations Management
- Kaizen
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Retail Management
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