Overview
Senior Operations Manager – BAE Systems, Barrow-in-Furness. This full-time, on-site role offers a competitive salary from £63,000 plus an executive car allowance and benefits.
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. This position will require full time, on site working.
Closing Date: 25th September 2025. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Be responsible for Health & Safety of all employees and ensure the area operates in accordance with Company Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
* Provide safety leadership via the SHE management systems and visual management; actively promote a safety focus and required improvement activity for individuals and the team.
* Ensure delivery of the appropriate work area schedule by regularly reviewing, reporting on progress and resolving issues.
* Ensure process compliance and that the team conforms to standard processes; continuously review, challenge, drive and lead on continuous improvement.
* Champion continuous improvement in line with company-wide projects.
* Actively identify risks and opportunities for risk mitigation.
* Establish, manage and deliver all labour and material budgets (direct & overhead), in consultation with key stakeholders.
Essential Skills and Experience
* Hold a HND in engineering/management or equivalent.
* Strong background/understanding of Engineering and/or Operations.
* Experience in managing functional overhead (OH) budgets.
* Relevant experience in a senior management role of similar size and scope.
* Nuclear operating experience and a deep understanding of licence conditions’ requirements and Nuclear Safety culture.
* Proven track record in delivering complex products.
Benefits
Competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits (including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts). You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Team
You will lead a diverse team as we develop the shipbuilders of the future. You will be a proactive problem solver who can navigate complexity and organisational boundaries, helping deliver functional strategies, plans and objectives that meet Submarines functional business objectives. There is an opportunity to contribute to the development, maintenance and management of a professional team that interfaces with the Submarines business. Relocation support packages across Submarines roles are available, subject to eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
Join a culture that values diversity, integrity and merit. We welcome people from all backgrounds and strive for inclusive recruitment processes. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect assessment performance, discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
Note: Many roles require security and export control clearances. Eligibility may depend on factors such as nationality and residency. All applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard; higher levels may require longer UK residency for vetting.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Director
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
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