Operations Manager

***Patria*** *is a workplace where you build common security. At Patria, ordinary people solve extraordinary challenges. When it comes to critical operations on land, sea and air, expertise is vital. Quality is in people – in each and every one of us. You make the difference.* *Patria is a modern and international defence and technology company with over 100 years of experience. Through our top-notch experts and Protected Mobility, Defence and Weapon Systems and Sustainment Solutions business areas, we ensure reliable operations for our customers and serve as a partner in critical functions on land, sea and air – when if is not an option. Patria’s operating countries include Finland, Sweden, Norway, Latvia, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Slovakia and Japan. Read more* *www.patriagroup.com**. Patria ranked as Finland’s third most attractive employer among engineering professionals in Universum’s 2026 Professional Survey.* We are now searching for **Operations Manager** ====================== to join our team at Patria Belgium. The Operations Manager is a senior leadership position reporting directly to the General Manager and responsible for overseeing Engineering, Operations, and Facility Management activities. In this role, you ensure the delivery of high-quality products and services that meet technical, contractual, cost, schedule, and export control requirements while supporting the company's operational performance and strategic growth. As Operations Manager, you will lead the delivery of technically compliant products and services, achieve profitability targets, and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction while ensuring full compliance with export control regulations. You will drive continuous improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost reduction, while developing a skilled, motivated, and high-performing team. Your understanding of customer needs and market developments will help you forecast workloads accurately and shape annual budgets. By managing contractual and regulatory documentation effectively, you will help keep deliveries on track. **Key Responsibilities:** * Lead and coordinate all Engineering, Operations, and Facility activities. * Ensure technical compliance, quality, productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction. * Manage engineering support for product modifications, repairs, maintenance, manufacturing processes, and certification activities. * Oversee maintenance and repair quotations, supporting commercial activities and ensuring alignment between estimates and actual costs. * Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team of managers, engineers, technicians, and administrative staff (approximately 15-20 employees). * Provide continuous technical support to customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders. * Maintain strong customer relationships and anticipate future business opportunities and workload requirements. * Evaluate and support the introduction of new products, repair capa