Operations Manager
Our client is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to take the helm of day-to-day manufacturing and operational performance, leading a skilled team across a mix of cell-based assembly operations and value streams.
You will be working with established and capable teams, collaborating closely with the Operations Director to drive the businesses manufacturing operations forward, improving throughput, and driving production performance across the company operations.
Key Responsibilities of the Operations Manager:
Lead and manage daily manufacturing operations to ensure output, quality, and delivery targets are consistently met.
Manage and optimise cell-based assembly processes in a complex, engineered-to-order environment.
Ensure alignment between operational activity and wider business objectives, acting as the operational anchor in cross-functional teams.
Support NPI projects, ensuring new products are industrialised effectively without disrupting operational flow.
Identify and act upon opportunities for Continuous improvement.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance within the team.
Mentor and support the development of your direct and indirect reports.
Monitor KPIs and drive visibility across performance metrics to support data-led decision-making.
Engage with technical experts to adopt and integrate new manufacturing technologies and techniques as appropriate.
Ideal Operations Manager Candidate Profile:
A degree (or equivalent practical experience) in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
Strong background in managing varied operations ideally within complex processes, assembly, high-mix/low-volume, or precision manufacturing environments, e.g. automotive, aerospace, medical devices, capital equipment etc.
Proven leadership in delivering results through people, process, and performance management.
Strong planning skills
Experience with NPI or introducing engineering changes into live production.
Familiarity with lean and CI approaches, ideally with hands-on implementation experience.
Analytical thinker with a practical mindset, able to balance short-term delivery with long-term improvement.
Comfortable operating across functions and levels and a capable communicator of vision.
Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact in a fascinating manufacturing business. With clear backing for operational leadership and continuous development, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s future capabilities.
The business offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Performance bonus
Enhanced pension
Private healthcare
Travel insurance
Enhanced holiday allowance
And more
As Operations Manager, you’ll be instrumental in driving production excellence, influencing cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring the business continues to deliver with precision and pace.
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