Job Description
Operations Manager
Location: Livingston
Salary: Competitive
Are you ready to make a significant impact within a leading consultancy and chemical testing laboratory?
An exciting opportunity has emerged for an Operations Manager to become a crucial part of our client’s dynamic Senior Management Team. If you’re motivated, passionate, and ready to drive excellence, this role offers the perfect platform.
About the Company
The company, headquartered in Livingston, Scotland, boasts a global presence spanning the USA, Middle East, and Malaysia. As an Independent Global Consultancy and Chemical Testing Laboratory, they’re dedicated to driving excellence in the international Oil and Gas Industry. Their specialisations include the qualification of production chemicals, drilling & completion fluids, and innovative production flow assurance support services.
The Role
Located at the Livingston laboratory facility, you’ll play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimising the company’s diverse portfolio of laboratory and consultancy projects for the oil & gas sector. You’ll be a driving force, ensuring that services, resources, and teams align seamlessly to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Your Responsibilities:
- Operations Excellence: Skillfully manage daily operations within the Livingston facility, ensuring seamless work progress within budget and timeline.
- Collaborative Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of Technical Specialists, Scientists, and Engineers empowering them to effectively manage their teams and projects.
- Professional Development: Foster an environment of continuous growth, ensuring staff development aligns with the core business activities.
- Cultural Catalyst: Cultivate a culture of motivation, engagement, and empowerment, inspiring individuals to excel.
- Strategic Business Management: Departmental P&L forecasting and reporting responsibility; management of project costs and staff costs against budget; shape budgets, requirements and plans, while upholding ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 standards.
- Resource Coordination: Collaborate with other regions to optimise resource allocation and project management.
What the company are looking for:
Above all, it’s the right personality and attitude.
The company are looking for a candidate to show the following:
- Effective Communicator: An excellent communicator and collaborator, adept at building strong relationships.
- Passionate Leader: A genuine and passionate leader who inspires through actions and generates followership.
- Commercial Acumen: A business leader with a knack for strategic thinking and commercial awareness.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of operational management experience, preferably in a scientific or laboratory environment.
- Project Management: Familiarity with Project Management principles and techniques, including multiple project handling.
In addition, the points below would be considered a bonus:
- People-Centric: Experience in people & culture development, with proven leadership skills.
- Financial Literacy: Commercial experience in P&L, working capital, and capital investment.
- Safety & Compliance: Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and ISO compliance.
- Industry Insight: Experience working within the oil and gas industry is desirable.
Why join them?
You’ll be part of an internationally acclaimed team, offering a diverse range of independent services and innovative solutions. With opportunities for growth, development, and global exposure, this is a chance to make your mark in a cutting-edge company.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.
Closing Date: Monday 13th November
