Operations Manager – R&D – Bedford – Salary £65k - £72k + Benefits
We have a fantastic new opportunity for an Operations Manager to join an industry leading Bedford-based Aerospace R&D company. You will be an integral member of the management team, focused on operations within the Aerodynamics R&D team, helping to improve the efficiency, quality, safety and capability of the operations.
Responsibilities of Operations Manager include:

• Provide project planning and oversee the aerodynamics R&D activities, including test and model development across the site ensuring all operation objectives are met.
• Set up schedules for the standard maintenance of equipment within the control of Aerodynamic Operations, including mechanical rigs and electrical test equipment.
• People management, including conducting personal development reviews and forming progression plans, building a skills matrix and developing a culture of proactivity, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety. (RAMS) operating procedures associated with Aerodynamic Operations.
• Develop and document best practice operating procedures, introduce and optimise working practices to improve quality, reduce time and material wastage within development.

• Recent and relevant experience working as a manager overseeing operations within R&D, ideally within aerospace, defence, automotive (systems development and/or test) but certainly not a prerequisite.
• Proven people management skills.
• Skilled in implementing best practice operating procedures.
• Autonomous, proactive and a good problem solver with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Aviation, Electronics, Physics beneficial.