Diss, Norfolk
£55,000 – £65,000
Monday to Friday | Site-based
If you’re stuck firefighting operational issues without the authority or support to properly improve things, this role will probably feel different.
This is a hands-on Operations Manager position inside a manufacturing environment where the business already knows it needs stronger operational structure, clearer processes, and better cross-functional alignment.
You’ll work closely with manufacturing leadership to improve how the site runs day to day across production support, planning, logistics, inventory, quality, and operational performance. The role isn’t about sitting away from the operation building theory. It’s about being visible, solving problems properly, and helping create a more efficient, better organised environment.
There’s genuine backing for continuous improvement here. Lean thinking, operational discipline, and practical process improvement are all valued, but they need someone who can apply them in a way that works on the ground.
The role will involve:
* Managing day-to-day operational activity across the site
* Working closely with production and manufacturing teams to improve flow and performance
* Identifying operational bottlenecks and implementing practical improvements
* Supporting cost control, inventory management, and resource planning
* Leading operational teams and improving accountability across functions
* Using KPI data to improve decision-making and site performance
* Supporting health & safety, compliance, and operational standards
What they’re looking for:
* Experience in an Operations Manager or similar leadership role within manufacturing
* Strong understanding of production and operational processes
* Someone comfortable leading teams in a fast-moving environment
* Experience improving systems, processes, or operational performance
* Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement exposure would help
* Commercial awareness and the ability to balance operational priorities properly
This will suit someone who enjoys improving how a manufacturing operation actually functions day to day, rather than sitting at arm’s length from it.
For the right person, there’s scope to make a visible impact quickly and help shape how the operation evolves over the next few years
Salary description
£55000.00 - £65000.00 per year