**Role Purpose** We are seeking a dynamic and experienced **Operations Manager - Assemby** to lead a high-impact manufacturing area with over 150 employees. This role oversees production, materials, safety, quality, and operational excellence across multiple value streams. You’ll drive strategic execution, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and build high-performing teams that deliver results. **Key Responsibilities** ** Operations & Production** + Manage a major operational area, ensuring alignment with business goals + Develop and execute monthly and annual production plans + Monitor performance, resource allocation, and process efficiency **Leadership & Team Development** + Communicate strategy and inspire teams to achieve exceptional outcomes + Build team capability through coaching, development plans, and mentoring + Promote collaboration and accountability across departments **Quality, Safety & Compliance** + Lead quality assurance initiatives and develop tools to improve standards + Enforce health, safety, and environmental policies; address risks proactively + Ensure full compliance with internal policies and external regulations **Performance & Budget Management** + Set and monitor performance objectives for direct reports + Manage departmental budgets and take corrective actions when needed + Align operational goals with broader business objectives **Communication & Influence** + Execute internal communication plans to ensure transparency + Use data-driven insights to influence decisions and gain stakeholder support + Foster customer-centric solutions and strong client relationships **Core Competencies** **Competency** **Description** **Action Planning** Develops strategic plans and drives execution **Policy & Procedures** Interprets and aligns policies with business goals **Planning & Organizing** Prioritizes and oversees complex operations **Review & Reporting** Creates clear, effective reports and guides others **Verbal Communication** Communicates with clarity and impact across all levels **Adaptive Mindset** Thrives in dynamic environments and adjusts strategies as needed **Health & Safety** Champions safe systems of work and HSE compliance **Negotiation** Builds consensus and resolves conflicts with diplomacy **Values & Behaviors** + **Ingenious:** Solves complex problems, drives continuous improvement, and uses resources wisely + **Collaborative:** Builds strong, diverse teams and fosters inclusive decision-making + **Principled:** Communicates effectively, holds self and others accountable, and influences with integrity + **Driven:** Prioritizes strategically and delivers customer-focused solutions **Qualifications** + **Education:** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience + **Experience:** 6–10 years in manufacturing operations, with proven leadership in high-volume environments GKN Driveline provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or disability.