UK Operations Manager

Location: Glenrothes

Description

Job Title:                         UK Operations Manager

Division:                          Glenrothes - FTV Proclad International Limited, Proclad Induction Bending and                                         East Kilbride - IODS Pipe Clad

Hours of Work:                Full-time: 37 hours on shifts (some flexibility required)

Salary & Benefits:           Competitive + excellent benefits package

A competitive market salary will be offered depending on experience.  Benefits of employment include 33 days holiday per year on a pro-rata basis (including public holidays), an employer pension contribution of 5% of salary and life assurance.

FTV Proclad International Limited is a worldwide market and technological leader in the protective weld cladding of pipeline components. 

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced UK Operations Manager to oversee and manage our operations across the United Kingdom. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in operations management, possess strong leadership skills, and demonstrate the ability to drive operational excellence. The UK Operations Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing operational strategies, managing a team, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations, and achieving operational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the performance of Key suppliers across multiple programmes, engaging and influencing a wide range of stakeholders to enable the supply of products and services to support the businesses within the Proclad Group.
• Enhance and promote HSE Awareness and Policies
• Financial costing and planning.
• Budget and Project Management.
• Understand, identify and improve performance of the role through the use of business metrics and Key Performance Indicators.
• Inventory management.
• Planning and forecasting analysis.
• Liaising with all key stakeholders to develop and produce a sustainable programme to fully utilise capacity and to minimise loss to output.
• Working with all current projects to ensure decisions are based on learning from experience, identifying risks and opportunities, ensuring that costs of production are within quoted margins.
• Conducting self-verification checks within the team to ensure adherence to relevant business system procedures, policies and processes.  Ensuring the provision and production of right first-time quality information.
• Proactively identify, manage and mitigate risk.
• Proactively implementing any cost saving initiatives.
• Ensure manning levels are such that capacity is not lost.
• Management of personnel.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations management, preferably within the UK.
• IOSH Managing Safety
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Proven ability to develop and implement operational strategies that drive performance and efficiency.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and controlling costs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels.
• Proficiency in using operations management software and tools.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A supportive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, result-oriented environment and enjoys tackling challenges with a proactive approach. If you're ready to lead and innovate in production management, we want to hear from you!

If you wish to apply for this position or know someone who would, please send your CV and any other additional information to HR via email to recruitment@ftvproclad.co.uk.

Due to the high volume of applicants, we may not be able to contact every applicant to advise that they have been unsuccessful.  If you have not been contacted within four weeks of your application, you may assume that you have not been shortlisted for this role.

Your data within your CV will be dealt with in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

http://www.procladgroup.com/recruitment-privacy-notice

The company will not support the sponsorship of any applicant for a UK Tier II visa.  If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you should not apply for this role.

This is a direct applicant role; Recruitment Agencies need not contact us regarding this role.