Operations Support Manager x5

Job Description

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

Our client is a respected engineering organisation operating in many sectors including energy, aerospace, marine and defence. Our client pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe & competitive solutions to meet our planet's vital power needs.

On behalf of Our client AMS are currently recruiting UK wide for a number of Operations support Managers to effectively assist in our Supplier stabilization by fostering strong relationships to enhance and improve Cost, Quality and Delivery to our customer

These Operations Support Manager positions are available on initial 12-month contracts and will need to spend approximately 75% of their working time travelling both domestically and internationally.

As an Operations Support Manager you will be responsible for:

• Using a creative approach will establish sustainable, long term supply chains, providing a competitive edge for our client, our customers, and suppliers.
• working with specific suppliers or plants to define the support programme and provide transparency on resources and activities required to address performance issues
• leading the execution of the support programme and integrate across organisational boundaries to deliver it.
• As an Operations Support Manager you will support engagements with the supply chain from the initial analytics, through the engagement to exit and handover back to the Supplier Management Team or Manufacturing Plant
• You will drive the identification, development and implementation of these robust supply chain processes and tools to prevent future risks of failure.
• Reporting to the Head of Operations Support you will take responsibility for driving performance with supply chain.

What we require from the candidate:

• We are looking for an individual with a proven track record of operational excellence with exemplary communication and influencing skills.
• Tenacity, drive, and flexibility are key attributes of all the leaders within the team along with an ability to build relationships and drive output. 
• Strong team player, able to lead cross functional teams and drive sustainable change to meet quality and delivery improvements across the Supply Chain
• Effective problem solver, with knowledge and experience of using lean tools and techniques successfully to deliver improvements and create value
• Experience of leading significant projects/activities across a range of improvement activities
• Operational (manufacturing) experience
• Planning & control knowledge / experience
• Program management knowledge / experience
• Engineering knowledge/experience
• Knowledge of SAP
• Able to work in challenging environments, with great engagement and influencing skills, to build trust and strong relationships at all levels

Next steps

If you are interested in applying for these positions and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. If you have a preference for one of the roles, please also make this clear in your application.

Our client only operates with contractors that operate via a PAYE or Umbrella pay models for these positions. We are unable to accept applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.