Operations Manager – Sonic Communications - West Midlands
Listed on 2026-09-12
-
Manufacturing / Production
Operations Manager – Sonic Communications - West Midlands
About Bowmer + Kirkland
B+K were established in 1923 and has grown to become one of the most successful privately-owned, and family run construction groups in the UK. Sonic Communications is part of the Bowmer + Kirkland Group of Companies.
Sonic Communications are a successful Electronics Manufacturing Company whose technology is used worldwide. The Company operates from a single site in Bickenhill within walking distance of Birmingham International Train Station giving us good transport links for rail or local bus services in support of employee parking.
About the role:
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Operations Manager to join Sonic Communications. This is a full time, permanent role, 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will become part of a well-established and forward-thinking team that is understanding to its employees' health, safety and welfare with an excellent support system and company benefits.
Duties of the role
Manage Main production Schedule and fluidity
Oversee Specialist Production, Purchasing and Quality
Manage 2D +3D Design Team Members
Develop Staff Training Programme for new starters with Production
Develop process to ensure Production is efficient
Liaise with relevant departments to ensure product delivery
Manage Machine Shop and requirements
Manage facility, ensure efficient running and resolve faults
Approve procurements
Ensure throughput is on target meeting KP I's
Discuss supply chain and potential requirements
Key Skills and experience required
Persistent attention to detail
Good time keeping
Efficient, timely and tidy work ethic
Good communications skills
Competent user of Microsoft Office Applications
Sage Manufacturing experience preferred
Electronic knowledge
Manufacturing/Engineering background
Ability to manage multiple Departments
In return we offer:
Flexible holiday allocation
Company Car
Private Medical Scheme
Company Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
On-site parking
Company sick pay
Bowmer + Kirkland is an equal opportunities employer.
We are a disability confident employer and actively encourage applicants who are covered under the equality act to apply. Please contact the HR Department on in advance of an interview to discuss any adjustments that are required in order to support you in the process.
We are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and encourage applications from service leavers.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).