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Operations Manager - Full Time - Sutton in Ashfield, United Kingdom
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
We are looking for an Operations Manager to join our Services team across Sheffield and Sutton-in-Ashfield.
Due to continued growth and increased demand from key sectors, including our long-standing partnerships in UK Rail, Sulzer is seeking a results-driven Operations Manager to lead operations across two of our most established and successful service centres: Sheffield (S9) and Sutton-in-Ashfield (NG17). This dual-site role presents an exciting opportunity to strengthen our service delivery, enhance performance, and embed consistent operational excellence. Both sites are critical in the repair and overhaul of rotating equipment, traction motors, and components for the rail industry. This is your chance to help us raise the standard further while living Sulzer’s principles: Seize opportunities, Own it, Team up, and Create value.
Your main tasks and responsibilities:
1. Take ownership of day-to-day operational performance across both sites, focusing on output, quality, and cost targets.
2. Ensure strong planning, resource management, and performance standards to support growth.
3. Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and service levels.
4. Champion safety excellence and regulatory compliance through active engagement and leadership.
5. Develop and inspire teams to foster a high-performance culture aligned with Sulzer’s values.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
1. Proven experience in operations or production management, ideally across multi-site or complex service environments.
2. An engineering background with a strong understanding of rotating equipment; experience in the rail sector is advantageous.
3. Solid commercial acumen with the ability to manage budgets, KPIs, and influence business growth.
4. NEBOSH or equivalent HSE qualification, with a hands-on approach to safety leadership.
5. A collaborative, proactive leadership style with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
What we offer you:
* A competitive salary
* Personal annual bonus based on performance
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Defined contribution pension scheme
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
* Discounts on purchases, entertainment, and more
* Discounted personal car leasing
* Opportunity for Costco membership
* Long Service Awards
* Development through Sulzer Learning Pathways
* Free on-site parking at both locations with excellent motorway access
No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.
Sulzer’s Sheffield and Sutton-in-Ashfield service centres are trusted by major rail clients for reliable repair and overhaul services. As part of Sulzer’s global Services Division, you’ll join a high-performing team committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth.
Questions about the role? Reach out to Daniel Faulkner at Danny.Faulkner@sulzer.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive work environment.
Sulzer has been recognized as a 2025 Top Employer in 9 countries, including the UK, and has earned the European Top Employer title, reflecting our incredible culture and commitment worldwide.
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