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Job Description

Manufacturing Operations Manager

Operations Manager

£ Attractive Basic Salary + 20% Bonus

Fully site based, 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Thursday with early finish Friday

Benefits 25 days + 8 BH (33) + Pension + Health Care Scheme + EV Scheme, + company ownership scheme + +

Are you ready to take on a rare opportunity to shape and lead a brand-new manufacturing facility from the ground up?

If so, we’re looking for an experienced and dynamic Operations Manager to help establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing and assembly facility.

In this pivotal role, you’ll help mould our new production, assembly and test teams working closely with international transfer teams as operations are consolidated from overseas sites. You’ll also develop a talented team to deliver world-class results in safety, quality, and delivery.

If you’re motivated by building teams, improving processes, and delivering measurable results in a fast paced, complex electro-mechanical assembly manufacturing environment — this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

Key accountabilities as Operations Manager:

Recruit, manage, and develop a team of Team Leaders, Technicians, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering and Test Engineers alongside supply chain. Create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, aligned with lean principles. Drive team performance through clear objectives, coaching, and hands-on leadership.

Deliver Operational Excellence

Achieve key operational KPIs — including On-Time Delivery (OTD), Out-of-Box Defects (OOB), Past Due Backlog (PDBL), and efficiency targets. Plan and forecast revenue and costs, ensuring operational budgets are met. Oversee inventory management and calibration processes in partnership with Supply Chain and Engineering teams. Ensure seamless day-to-day production flow and proactive issue resolution.

Collaborate Across the Business

Work closely with Procurement, Distribution, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure operational alignment. Support audits, manage non-conformance investigations, and maintain top-tier product quality. Partner with Customer Service and After-Sales teams to ensure excellent delivery performance and customer satisfaction.

To succeed in this key Operations Management role, you will ideally bring:

Proven Operations Management within a technical manufacturing environment (ideally £25M+ turnover). Experience operating both strategically and hands-on from an operational perspective Proven success leading multi-skilled technical teams in a cross-functional structure. Strong understanding of Health & Safety Management and lean manufacturing practices. Hands-on experience in electro-mechanical or similarly complex manufacturing environments. Degree or HNC in Electronic, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience). Passionate about developing people, driving results, and delivering excellence.

If you’re excited by the idea of leading a major operational transformation and building a high-performing team from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply via the link or contact Alison Kemp for further details

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