Operations Manager

Manchester
2 weeks ago
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Operations Manager - Manchester

£82,000 + 15% Bonus + Excellent Pension

A leading international manufacturing business is seeking an Operations Manager to join its senior leadership team at a high-volume manufacturing facility in Manchester.

This is a key leadership role within a fast-paced production environment, responsible for overseeing production planning, manufacturing and logistics operations while driving improvements across systems, processes and people.

The business is entering a major investment phase, with significant capital being deployed into advanced manufacturing, automation and site-wide operational improvements. A major focus will be on automating and modernising existing machinery, improving production flow and introducing smarter manufacturing technologies across the facility.

As a result, this role offers a rare opportunity for an experienced operations leader to shape the future of the site, implement automation initiatives and drive meaningful operational transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop manufacturing, planning and logistics functions within a high-volume production environment

Drive a strong health, safety and operational performance culture

Develop and implement manufacturing capacity strategies and capital investment plans

Support the automation of existing machinery and production processes to improve efficiency, throughput and consistency

Work closely with engineering teams to introduce automation, robotics and smarter manufacturing technologies

Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and data-driven performance metrics

Monitor and improve operational KPIs including OEE, quality, labour efficiency and plan adherence

Work closely with engineering, quality and support functions to deliver cross-functional improvements

Develop and coach teams to improve capability and long-term succession planningAbout You

Senior leadership experience within manufacturing or production operations

Proven ability to manage high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environments

Experience driving automation, process optimisation or modernisation of production equipment

Strong background in continuous improvement and Lean methodologies

Analytical and data-driven approach to operational performance

Engineering or technical background desirable

Experience within plastic injection moulding or similar manufacturing processes would be advantageous but not essentialThis is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading complex operations and driving transformation, with the autonomy to make a real impact within a well-invested and evolving manufacturing operation.

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