Operations Manager

Job description

• Designs, implements, and refines product development, testing, and manufacturing processes.
• Manages staff and assigns tasks to engineering and technical personnel.
• Leads teams in the development of new products, solutions, and processes.
• Oversees project logistics and resource allocation.
• Strives to improve efficiency and sustainability of processes and product designs, and to reduce waste.
• Secures the resources needed for teams to excel, including researching and proposing capital investments.
• Helps to create and oversee project budgets and engages in cost management strategies.
• Attends trade shows and conferences, and makes site visits to suppliers’ facilities.
• Advocates on behalf of team members by securing adequate resources for success.
• Communicates technical information to non-technical stakeholders, including investors and potential customers.
• Maintains high level expertise in their field or sector.
• Assures that processes meet quality and safety compliance guidelines.
• Collaborates with other team leaders and departments.

Requirements

Engineering Manager Qualifications/Skills:

• Expert-level knowledge of sector technology and processes

• Strategic thinking

• Leadership, teambuilding, and mentoring skills

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills in English

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Data analytics skills and experience

• Attention to detail

• Excellent command of English

• Flexible thinking, including the ability to pivot and try new approaches when faced with challenges

• Organizational, planning, and documentation skills

• Ability to work on multiple projects in various stages simultaneously

Education, Experience, Requirements:

• Minimum 4-5 years relevant work experience

• 1-2 years management experience

• Master’s degree in engineering or MBA