Operations Manager

Role Summary:

The role will also include oversight of the production function to ensure alignment with commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with company goals.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams.
• Lead pricing strategies, contract negotiation, and margin analysis.
• Support the Directors in setting and reviewing business plans and annual budgets.

• Monitor and analyse financial performance, KPIs, and cost drivers.
• Work with finance to produce regular reports and forecasts to support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with the finance team on budget management and cash flow planning.

• Oversee the production function to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Work closely with production staff to improve planning, workflow, and resource utilisation.
• Monitor key production metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure production aligns with commercial targets and customer requirements.
• Collaborate on investment in equipment, technology, or process improvements to support scale and efficiency.

• Strong people management experience or exposure to HR practices is desired

• Define and track performance metrics across commercial and operational activities.
• Lead cost-efficiency and profitability improvement projects.
• Support procurement and inventory decisions with robust commercial analysis.

• Maintain strong relationships with key customers and suppliers.
• Conduct market analysis to guide strategy.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Strong financial acumen with excellent understanding of financial metrics and business drivers.
• Strategic thinking with a growth-oriented mindset.
• Sound understanding of production and operational processes in engineering/manufacturing.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficient in Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and adaptable - suited to a small business environment.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a sense of ownership and accountability.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar operations or commercial role.
• Experience in managing or working closely with production teams in a manufacturing or engineering context.
• Can come form MNC or SME