NDE, Operations Manager
Nissan Motor Corporation, United Kingdom
Job Description
Nissan Design Europe Operations Manager
Overview of Job Role
Nissan Design Europe (NDE) has a singular purpose in providing world class creative design output, this is supported by indirect functions and business processes which are vital to the efficient and safe overall delivery.
As NDE operations manager you will be responsible for the day to day running of the NDE facility in all aspects. You will coordinate the Project management team/studio engineering team in the business related side to project work. The role will also involve Regional and global program management on specific production projects.
Main Responsibilities / Key Tasks Defined
Business Operations
Building Management – responsible for lease agreements, negotiations, renovations
Annual budgets – CAPEX, OPEX, GENEX
Work closely with Global Design business functions on all matters
Supplier nominations
DOA key person/ compliance key person
Oversee expense and travel policies/approvals
Project Management
Window person for internal/external issues, represent NDE within the Alliance when needed
Assess incoming requests for support from other functions and facilitate NDE response
Reach out proactively on global basis, but with particular focus on region
H&S
Lead H&S function, liaising with NTCE and NMUK H&S functions
Deliver an ongoing solution to meet changing needs of business and activity
Manage meetings – chair meetings and facilitate Managers into chair position on rotation
Facilitate external support around related topics, e.g. Reach, COSHH, Cleared4
Team Management
DPM [design project Management] function
Business office
Administration
Studio engineering
Downstream/Alliance projects/Commercial Vehicles
Working with HR function
Security/maintenance contractors
Job Specification
Skills and Attributes Required
Self-motivated and an independent thinker
Commercial experience
Project management
Financial planning and control
Problem solving skills
Excellent communication skills
Creative
Adaptable
Qualifications or Knowledge Required
Good general awareness of daily business processes within a fast-paced environment
Good commercial/financial sense
Degree level
Experience
Experience of working within a multi-cultural, fast-paced organisation
Previous experience within an administrative based role is required
This is not an exhaustive list and you are required to be flexible in your approach to carrying out your duties which may change from time to time to reflect changes in the Company’s approach to a culture of continuous improvement.
London London United Kingdom