We are Ultra Precision Control Systems

Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.

We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.

We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.

Flexible Working

Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

Eaton MSD Cheltenham are looking for an Operations Manager who will be responsible for the management of resources across Cheltenham shop floor Operations to meet the demands of the business / profit plan. Combining outstanding people skills with strong technical, manufacturing, commercial and business expertise, the successful candidate will lead by example to inspire best practice, using continuous improvement driving towards world-class standards and exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for operational safety, quality, cost and on time delivery of products
• Coordinate projects and production programs in support of divisional and plant objectives. Manage improvement efforts using Eaton tools such as EBS, ELS, EQS, Six Sigma, etc.
• Responsible for the Production Managers, supporting them to plan, select, appraise and train personnel, continuously improving Organizational Capability.
• Establish appropriate quality controls underpinned by process verification to ensure quality of product is maintained in line with standards.
• Provide a safe working environment by providing a facility, tools and equipment that comply with legal requirements and Eaton MESH requirements.
• Develop and monitor value stream and individual goals, objectives and growth to improve plant performance
• Provide the atmosphere, leadership, innovation and working environment to support actions in the work place to reduce cost of manufacture and increase factory throughput / efficiency
• Provide leadership and direction in the development, maintenance and improvement of processes to meet the needs of all stakeholders: Customers, Stockholder, Employees, Suppliers, our environment and community.
• Direct expense, capital budgets and administer necessary controls to ensure effective attainment.
• Maintain a high morale level within all departments and maintain a work environment in accordance with Eaton Philosophy & Work Practices.
• Drive a continuous improvement culture and drive Eaton Management Excellence and high ethical standards.
• To support generation of an operational strategy aimed at achieving the manufacturing cost and volume targets.
• Other tasks as assigned by Plant Manager