Manager, Operations

Wartsila

Manager, Operations

Salary Not Specified

Wartsila, Aberdeen

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 25 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: d142bb8edba247eba1a0a51afdc66e0f

Full Job Description

We are looking for an energetic and proactive Manager, Operations to join our team. The ideal person for this role would have solid product knowledge, managerial skills to lead a team both local and remote, a customer centric mind-set and is able to generate opportunities for service. This position is preferably located in one of the Central Europe country offices in Aberdeen or Segensworth/Fareham. In this position, hybrid working is an option too.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Manager, Operations you will be responsible for Field Service operations teams of FS coordinators and administrative coordinators in Aberdeen and Segensworth/Fareham. As a service expert you will be responsible for providing solid technical and operational support opportunities towards our customer.

What you will do:

  • Manage the own team to deliver customer orders at the right time in top class quality. Ensure optimal performance of customer installations and customer satisfaction.

  • Ensure that FS activities are properly planned to meet agreed/contractual delivery times/quality and Customer requirements.in accordance with Code of Conduct, QEHS guideline.

  • Manage Operations KPIs to ensure top efficiency and take timely and necessary action for improvements to develop a continuous improvement culture.

  • Ensure timely and correct invoicing, reporting and dispute solving.

  • Identify opportunities and contract orders for Wartsila products in CE region.

  • Create and entertain strong relationship with shipyards and ship owners.

  • Promote Wartsila products by giving technical presentations to our customers.

  • Regular exchange of information and alignment of the sales projects with Sales.

  • Participate in capture teams for the larger package projects.

    Commercial and technical understanding of our products and solutions.

  • Knowledge of the marine market.

  • Ability to engage in dialogue with different levels of the customer's organization.

  • You are independent and pro-active, you are used to take own initiatives.

  • You are result oriented and have a strong entrepreneurial drive.

  • You are an excellent communicator who can translate (complex) technical information into clear business language and outcomes for stakeholders and communicate it to different audiences.

  • Willingness to travel frequently.

    Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world's widest portfolio and service network, we - Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world's most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 80% of world trade is carried by sea?


  • We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?, You are valuated - as your true self. At Wärtsilä we value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.

    Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities - so you can develop beyond your potential.

    You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important for us. Every day, we put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality., Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.