About the job
eTrac is a leading specialist in the testing and repair of railway traction and control electronics. Due to recent strong growth, eTrac has identified a requirement to create a new role for a technically biased Operations Manager.
- This is a fantastic opportunity to work autonomously in a small, agile team.
- The company has the backing of an independent investment office based in London, who wish to grow the business further.
Responsibilities.
- Manage the day-to-day operations, including but not limited to planning, scheduling and supervising the work of technical staff to ensure the services are provided in a timely manner, efficiently and with the highest quality possible.
- Developing and implementing processes for managing operations or projects to ensure that they meet customer needs.
- Purchase materials, plan inventory and oversee warehouse efficiency.
- Ensure the organisation’s processes remain legally compliant.
- Own the Health and Safety process.
- Formulate strategic and operational objectives.
- Responsible for capacity planning and resource management.
- Perform quality controls, own and monitor production KPIs.
- Identify growth opportunities.
- Liaise with customers.
Skills – essential
- Proven work experience as Operations Manager in an engineering role.
- Knowledge of organisational effectiveness and operations management.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Leadership ability.
- Outstanding organisational skills.
Skills – desirable
- Familiarity with business and financial principles.
- Experience budgeting and forecasting.
- Degree or HND in an engineering discipline, preferably electronics.
- Previous experience within the rail industry – rolling stock.
Why eTrac?
- Competitive salary package
- 25 days annual leave as well as 8 bank holidays.
- Flexible working hours available within our core hours of 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday. 40 hours total per week.
- Safe and friendly working environment.
- All staff trained to recognised industry standards – IPC711, IPC610
How to apply
To apply for this position, please send your CV along with a cover letter to info@etracltd.co.uk.