Job Description:

Operations Manager

Leicester

£60,000 - £80,000 + 10-20% bonus

The Company

Our client is a family-owned manufacturing business supplying plastic moulded components into industries including automotive, aerospace, power and medical. With a team of 40+ employees, the business supports customers across the UK, EU and USA. Around 70% of its products are bespoke, reflecting its strong engineering and customer-focused approach.

Following growth from £3m to £4m turnover in the last year, the company has ambitious plans to reach circa £7m within the next five years.

The Role

Reporting into the senior leadership team, the Operations Manager will lead a 26-person operation across Production, Quality, Purchasing, Warehousing and Moulding. You will:

• Lead and optimise production planning to improve OTIF performance and customer delivery levels
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, scrap, cycle times and the cost of poor quality
• Review and develop quality systems, processes and supplier performance to enhance operational excellence
• Coach, develop and performance-manage the leadership team, introducing a structured appraisal and development framework
• Shape future operational strategy, including plant capability reviews and CAPEX planning aligned to business growth
• Foster a positive, accountable culture focused on continuous improvement, employee engagement and health & safety leadership

The Candidate

To be successful in your application for this Operations Manager role you will need:

• Proven manufacturing leadership experience with a track record of driving operational improvements and career progression
• Collaborative, coaching-led management style with the ability to engage teams and drive cultural change
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, using data to improve performance and decision-making
• Practical Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience with a focus on delivering results
• Ability to develop people, create accountability and build high-performing teams.

The Benefits

For this Operations Manager role the following benefits are on offer:

• On target earning potential of £70,000 - £95,000 per annum
• Play a key role in a profitable, growing manufacturer
• Influence operational strategy, site investment and business performance
• Join a stable organisation with a strong reputation, international customer base and ambitious growth plans

If you’re interested please apply online, send your CV to (url removed) or give me a call on (phone number removed).

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