Operations Manager

Operations Manager – Manufacturing & Engineering Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire Up to £65,000 Monday to Thursday 7:00am–4:00pm-Friday 7:00am–1:00pm An established manufacturing and engineering business is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to take responsibility for the overall performance of its site. This is a broad, hands-on leadership role covering production, engineering, maintenance, quality, health & safety, materials, logistics and stores. You'll be responsible for driving operational performance, developing teams, improving processes and ensuring the site consistently delivers against its safety, quality, efficiency and customer requirements. The Role

• Take overall responsibility for day-to-day site operations
• Lead production and ensure output and customer requirements are achieved
• Manage and develop operational teams across multiple functions
• Set and monitor KPIs, identifying areas for improvement
• Oversee engineering, maintenance and plant reliability
• Drive improvements in productivity, efficiency, quality and cost
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety and environmental compliance
• Work closely with quality teams to maintain standards and reduce recurring issues
• Oversee materials, stores, goods-in, despatch and internal material flow
• Develop and improve operational procedures and working practices
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the site
• Work closely with senior management on operational objectives and investment decisions About You We're looking for an established operational leader with experience within manufacturing, engineering, production or a similar industrial environment. You should have:
• Previous experience as an Operations Manager, Site Manager, Manufacturing Manager or similar
• Strong manufacturing and production experience
• Experience managing multiple operational functions
• A proven track record of improving operational performance
• Experience managing KPIs and driving continuous improvement
• Strong Health & Safety and quality knowledge
• Experience working alongside engineering and maintenance teams
• Experience across materials, logistics, stores or supply chain
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• A practical, hands-on approach to operational management Desirable
• Sage MRP or similar ERP/MRP experience
• NEBOSH qualification
• IOSH
• CNC and/or press shop experience
• Lean Manufacturing, 5S or Kaizen experience
• ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 experience
• Multi-site manufacturing experience This is a senior operational position with broad responsibility across the site and an opportunity to make a direct impact on performance, efficiency, people and continuous improvement. To apply or find out more, please get in touch.