Operations Manager

We are looking for an Operation’s Manager to lead day-to-day operations at our clients Derby site. The role is suitable for an operational leader who is confident in the day-to-day detail of a business, whilst equally able to contribute to its longer-term direction and growth.

Benefits:

·        Bonus scheme

·        Additional annual leave allowance

·        Friday lunchtime finish

·        Flexible working

·        Company events

·        Continued professional development and career progression

As an operations Manager, you will be responsible for:

·        Implementing and delivering operational plans aligned with the strategy set by the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team.

·        Providing day-to-day leadership across production, supply chain, Health & Safety and HR.

·        Working closely with the Managing Director and senior leaders, providing operational insight, performance updates and recommendations.

·        Seek to exceed KPI’s for efficiency and performance.

·        Developing a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and high performance.

·        Supporting the development and leading the implementation of operational frameworks, policies, standards and best practice.

·        Coordinating workforce planning, resource requirements and capacity modelling to support current and future business needs.

·        Ensuring robust governance and compliance across all operational activities, particularly in relation to legal, regulatory and Health & Safety requirements.

·        Managing operational budgets within agreed parameters, including financial planning, cost control and value optimisation.

·        Monitoring operational performance through KPIs, data analysis and reporting.

·        Identifying opportunities to increase productivity, reduce costs and improve service delivery.

·        Leading and supporting transformation and change initiatives to improve the efficiency, scalability and resilience of the business.

·        Building strong relationships with employees, clients, suppliers and external partners.

·        Ensuring operational records and documentation are accurate, clear and maintained to a consistently high standard.

·        Taking ownership of agreed actions and ensuring operational deadlines and business priorities are achieved.

The ideal candidate will be:

·        A background in manufacturing, engineering, or production is essential

·        Experience leading multiple operational functions, ideally including production, supply chain, Health & Safety or people management.

·        Strong practical knowledge of LEAN principles and a track record of delivering measurable improvements.

·        Experience implementing operational plans and translating business strategy into practical actions.

·        A track record of improving operational performance, efficiency, productivity or service delivery.

·        Experience managing budgets, controlling costs and identifying opportunities to improve value.

·        Confidence using KPIs, operational data and management information to support decision-making.

·        Strong leadership and people-management skills, with the ability to set clear expectations and build accountability.