Business operations manager Work, Jobs in Woburn Sands, Bdf (with Salaries)

Operations Programme Manager
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- £80,000 - £100,000 a year
- Full-time
- PMP
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
2d
Senior Facilities Co-Ordinator
Lifeplus Europe Ltd —St. Neots
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Maintenance
- Travel
- SharePoint
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Live Events - Hire Coordinator
IPS —Bletchley and Fenny Stratford
- From £29,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- SQL
- SharePoint
- Free parking
- Life insurance
Quick apply
11d
Operations Manager
Wells & Co. —Bedford
- £70,000 - £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
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Key Account Director
BidvestNoonan —New Duston
- Up to £57,312.72 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Contracts
Quick apply
Head of Operations (National)
GRS Group —Houghton Regis
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- ERP systems
- Construction experience
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
12d
Business Development Manager (BDM)
Pelican Products, Inc. —Leighton Buzzard
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
National Field Operations Manager
Powerforce —Milton Keynes
- £42,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Area Manager / Contracts Manager - Commercial Cleaning
RAPID CLEAN —Milton Keynes
- Up to £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Customer service
- Team management
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Business Operations Manager
Megagen Implants —Luton
- Full-time
- Management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Academy Trainer
Dominos —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- Communication skills
Manager, People Operations
RWS Global —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Human resources
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Fleet Hire Operations Manager
M Group —Stevenage
- Microsoft Excel
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Graduate Management Trainee - Milton Keynes
Enterprise Mobility —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Bachelor's degree
Department Manager
GXO Logistics —Milton Keynes
- Up to £35,984 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Product Operations Manager
Kinetic Software —Milton Keynes
- £55,000 - £63,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- SQL
- Mentoring
- Agile
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Lead Major Incident Manager
FCDO Services —Milton Keynes
- £48,801 - £53,697 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Computer Science
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
8d
Area Manager, Central Operations - 1 year Fixed Term Contract
Amazon UK Services Ltd. —Dunstable
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Engineering
- Flexible schedule
Senior Property Manager (Operations & Leadership)
3FiveSix Property Solutions Ltd —Milton Keynes
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Maintenance
- Driving
- Travel
- Work from home
Quick apply
2d
Contract Operations Manager
DHL —Milton Keynes
- Day shift
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Annual leave
8d

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Operations Programme Manager

Lockheed Martin Corporation -
Ampthill

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£80,000 - £100,000 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave

Qualifications

Jira
Programme management
Operations management
PMP
Engineering
Supply chain
MRP
Analysis skills
Continuous improvement
Microsoft Project
Communication skills
PRINCE2 Certification

Full job description

Manufacturing

Ampthill - Bedfordshire

About the Role

The Operations Programme Manager is a key leadership role responsible for aligning Programme Management objectives with Manufacturing and Production Operations capability. Reporting to the Head of Operations, the role acts as the primary interface between programme teams and production, ensuring customer and business commitments are translated into effective operational plans.

The successful candidate will balance capacity, cost, quality, and schedule requirements to deliver programme milestones, drive operational performance, and support business growth within a complex manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Programme & Operations Integration

Act as the primary link between Programme Management and Production Operations.
Translate programme requirements, milestones, and delivery commitments into executable production plans.
Ensure manufacturing constraints, resource requirements, and operational risks are incorporated into programme planning.
Provide regular performance, risk, and recovery updates to programme stakeholders.
Manage stakeholder engagement and escalation processes between operational and programme teams.

Operations Delivery & Performance

Deliver manufacturing activities safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Ensure appropriate resourcing, capability, processes, and tools are in place to meet programme demands.
Monitor and improve operational performance through KPIs including On-Time Delivery (OTD), yield, capacity utilisation, and cost performance.
Manage manufacturing risks, resource conflicts, and production bottlenecks across multiple programmes.
Support business development activities through manufacturing plans, Basis of Estimates (BoEs), and capital investment planning.

Continuous Improvement

Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce cycle times.
Develop and standardise operational processes and SOPs for new programme introductions.
Drive cross-functional collaboration between Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Programme teams.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

Education & Experience

Degree qualified in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
Experience within manufacturing, production operations, programme management, or a similar operational leadership role.
Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams within a matrix organisation.

Technical & Operational Competencies

Strong understanding of MPS, MRP, ERP systems, and capacity planning.
Commercial and financial awareness, including manufacturing budgets, COGS, and variance analysis.
Proficient in project and programme management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or equivalent.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate operational data into actionable insights.

Leadership & Behavioural Competencies

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to lead through influence and deliver results across organisational boundaries.
Ability to obtain and maintain UK Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance.

Desirable

Experience within Defence, Aerospace, or other highly regulated industries.
PMP, APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent project/programme management qualification.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Experience within high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.

Job Reference Number

19667BR

Salary Range

£80,000-£100,000

Employee Type

Full Time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Working Schedule

4xFlex

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Clearance Required for Role

Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

Private Medical Insurance
Competitive Pension
Dental
Critical Illness
Life Assurance
Travel Insurance
Employee discounts for top high street shops
Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
Reimbursement for a professional membership
Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

Job Expires

23/07/2027

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