Interim Operations Manager - Engineering

The Opportunity

We are recruiting an Interim Operations Manager for an established engineering and machinery manufacturing business in Newark.

The Role

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the business and coordinate operational activities.
• Lead and support an established team of Project Managers, engineers, workshop personnel and technical specialists.
• Monitor budgets, project margins, operational costs and overall financial performance.
• Oversee bespoke machinery manufacturing, fabrication, welding and mechanical/electrical engineering activities.
• Coordinate workshop and site installation resources to ensure projects progress effectively and customer commitments are met.
• Work closely with the Director and existing management team to resolve challenges and improve operational efficiency.
• Maintain appropriate health, safety, quality and regulatory standards.

About You

You will have a strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering, ideally within machinery manufacturing, process engineering or a similar industrial environment.

• Experience in an Operations Manager, Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Manager or General Management role.
• A good understanding of machinery manufacturing, fabrication and mechanical/electrical engineering processes.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and overseeing project delivery.
• Financial awareness, including budgets, project costs and margins.
• Strong communication, organisational and decision-making skills.
• A practical, approachable leadership style with the ability to support an established team without micromanaging.

If you are an experienced engineering leader looking for an interim opportunity where you can make a positive impact on an established business, we would welcome a conversation.