DE&S Senior Operations Manager (Processing Manager)

At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes, and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe - for today, and tomorrow.
We offer 25+ days' holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97%, to help make work work for you.
This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you've been recruited for. If it isn't obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn't obtained within 12 months., Are you an experienced operations leader looking to make a real impact? If so, Defence Munitions is offering an exciting opportunity to step into a pivotal role as a Senior Operations Manager (Processing Manager).
Defence Munitions receive, store, maintain & issue a wide range of munitions that are used by the UK armed forces to train, protect, and serve anywhere in the world. Our Defence Munitions staff work closely with DE&S project teams and front-line commands to ensure our troops have the right items at the right time. We work as an important part of the wider MoD establishment that supports, procures, and supplies our troops, providing them with a range of munitions from bullets, shells, and flares up to and including and complex weapons such as high-calibre ammunition and guided or targeted weapons.
As the General Munitions Processing Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing both current and future strategies and policies related to General Munitions (GM) Processing. Your role will involve managing GM processing capacity to effectively meet customer demands while ensuring full compliance within regulatory and safety standards.
In addition, you will support the Senior Explosive Processing Approvals Manager by drafting and authorising munitions processing documentation. This includes providing expert advice and guidance on Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), specifically MECP 020. Your responsibilities will also cover the preparation and approval of Authority to Process documents, contractor processing approvals, and non-intrusive processing approvals., + Identify workload peaks and troughs and analyse future capacity requirements in collaboration with the Assistant Team Leader for Munitions Processing (ATLMP) to assess potential resource impacts.
+ Negotiate with customers to address technical, supply and Quality issues affecting capacity.
+ Generate management information (MI) reports to support the business's Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
+ Support ATLMP and Business Operations in negotiations with commercial processing agreements.
+ Coordinate with site production managers to maintain output plans and resolve any conflicts related to customer priorities.
+ Analyse output performance against plan (S&OP), addressing performance issues and seeking Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunities in output efficiency & effectiveness with sites.
+ Review the use of Information Systems (IS) within the General Munitions (GM) business area to identify performance and capability improvement opportunities and promote the adoption of best practices through a consistent, standardised approach.
+ Monitor the effectiveness of technical training for process personnel, working collaboratively with the Assistant Team Leader for Business Operations to support the development and maintenance of a competent and qualified workforce under WOME SQEP standards.
+ Responsible for Authorised Demander of Warehouse Management System (WMS accounts)., 1. Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.
2. Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.
3. Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories (CV Review) listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.
Please Note: In the event of a tied score at interview, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the relative importance of the assessed competencies as per the hierarchy below:
o 1st: Core Behaviour 1
o 2nd: Core Behaviour 2
o 3rd: Technical Competencies
o 4th: CV Review
In the event of a further tie using the method above, we reserve the right to utilise an additional assessment.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.
If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance you should contact department via email: DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Recruitment Complaints - Civil Service Commission
Declaration of Outside Interests.
The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).
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Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
o UK nationals
o nationals of the Republic of Ireland
o nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
o nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
o nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
o individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
o Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

+ Experience of working in a Weapons Ordnance Munitions Explosive (WOME environment) or in a similarly relevant field.
+ Experience in planning or scheduling processes.
+ Management experience in a large and complex delivery-focused organisation
+ Experience of Continuous Improvement and Implementing change.
+ Proven expertise in stakeholder engagement and strategic relationship management.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
To benefit your application if you are able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:
+ Full UK Driving License
Must be willing to attend and successfully pass Defence Academy:
+ OME Awareness within 12months of appointment.
+ OME Intermediate within 24 months of appointment.

£43,100
per annum, plus generous benefits and an average 28.97% employer pension contribution. Existing civil servants should refer to the Further Information document for salary details., Alongside your salary of £43,100, Ministry of Defence contributes £12,486 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
o 25 days' annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King's birthday
o Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%
o Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
o Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
o Support for progression
o Huge range of discounts
o Volunteering days
o Enhanced parental leave schemes
Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you're looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you'll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.
Further Information
o Civil Service Recruitment Principles: Recruitment Principles - Civil Service Commission
o Candidate Information Pack: https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack
o Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions
o Civil Service Code: The Code - Civil Service Commission
Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed here.
Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section 'Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.