£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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Salary description
£75000.00 - £82000.00 per year