Commercial Manager / Operations Manager / required to join a global, market leading engineering manufacturer. The successful Commercial Manager / Operations Manager shall be responsible for delivering commercial / operational strength across the board for flow control related products such as valves, actuators, regulators, filters, hydraulics, pneumatics and related mechanical engineering products. The Commercial Manager / Operations Manager have a proven background in implementing operational strategy and continuous improvement to improve efficiency, quality and productivity. Any knowledge of the Defence industry would be highly beneficial. Package £60,000 - £75,000 Compressed 4 day working week Bonus 10% Company Pension Company benefits 25 days holiday including bank holidays Commercial Manager / Operations Manager Role Shall be responsible for delivering commercial / operational strength across the board for flow control related products such as valves, actuators, regulators, filters, hydraulics, pneumatics and related mechanical engineering products. Review, interpret, and negotiate sales and service contracts, for all products and services within industries such as defence, hydrogen, industrial gas and similar industrial engineering markets. Oversee daily operations, implementing strategic processes to improve efficiency, productivity, and turnaround times. Align sales strategies with company goals and objectives in collaboration with the UK Managing Director. Liaise with various engineering departments. Commutable to the office daily near Slough Commercial Manager / Operations Manager Role Experience as an Operations Manager / Sales Manager / Commercial Manager / Engineering manager / Sales Operations Manager / Operations Supervisor / General Manager or similar within an engineering environment. Ideally within the defence market, or oil & gas market. Will have a proven background implementing operational strategy to improve efficiency, quality and productivity. Strong leadership abilities, with a demonstrated capability to inspire and drive a team. Will ideally come from a mechanical engineering background with preference to those from a manufacturing environment. Any existing knowledge of the Defence industry would be beneficial. Must be commutable to the office near Slough or willing to relocate.