Operations Manager

Operations Manager / Operations Cell Manager

Job Title: Operations Manager / Operations Cell Manager

Location: Derby

Shifts: Monday - Thursday 08.00 – 5pm/ Friday – 08.00am – 2.30pm

Salary: Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

TXM Recruit are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a long-established, multi-divisional engineering business based in Derby. Established in 1973, our client has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions and is now looking for an experienced and motivated Operations Manager / Operations Cell Manager to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about driving safety, quality, team performance, and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

As Operations Manager / Operations Cell Manager, you will take ownership of a key operational area, leading a skilled team to ensure products are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

You’ll play a central role in developing team capability, improving operational performance, and fostering a positive, safety-first culture across the business.

This role would suit someone with strong leadership experience within engineering or manufacturing who enjoys problem-solving, process improvement, and developing high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and promote a strong health & safety culture across your operational area

* Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and operational procedures, including PUWER - Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations and LOLER - Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations

* Drive operational performance, ensuring on-time delivery and exceptional product quality

* Lead daily production meetings, manage workflow, and coordinate team activities

* Develop and mentor team members, ensuring training and competency requirements are met

* Work collaboratively with Purchasing and other departments to maintain production flow and material availability

* Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, quality, and cost reduction

* Manage employee performance, attendance, and conduct in line with company policies

* Build strong working relationships across the wider business to support operational success

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

* Previous experience within engineering or manufacturing

* Proven experience leading teams in a fast-paced production environment

* Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

* Strong organisational and prioritisation skills

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

* Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities

* Structured problem-solving experience (8D or similar methodologies)

* High attention to detail and a proactive mindset

Desirable

* Lean / Process Excellence qualification (Green Belt or Black Belt)

* Experience within the Rail or HVAC sectors

* Full UK driving licence

What’s On Offer?

* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

* Additional celebration day

* Company pension scheme

* Profit Share Scheme

* Ongoing training and development opportunities

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Free on-site parking

* Early finish every Friday