This is a broad and hands-on leadership role with responsibility for Facilities, Engineering, Warehouse Operations and Health & Safety across the site. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will play a key role in ensuring the business operates safely, efficiently and in line with its growth objectives.
The Role
As Operations Manager, you will lead a multi-functional team, driving operational performance whilst maintaining high standards of compliance, safety and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading the Facilities, Engineering and Warehouse functions.
* Holding overall responsibility for site Health & Safety and driving a positive safety culture.
* Managing and developing a team of Maintenance Engineers, Warehouse personnel and a Health & Safety Coordinator.
* Implementing and managing preventative maintenance programmes to reduce downtime and improve asset performance.
* Overseeing warehouse operations, stock accuracy, picking performance and dispatch activities.
* Managing facilities, contractors and site services to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
* Controlling facilities and waste management budgets.
* Leading operational improvement and capital projects.
* Monitoring and reporting on operational KPIs and performance metrics.
* Working closely with Production, Quality, Commercial and Finance teams to support wider business objectives.
The Individual
We are looking for a confident and proactive operational leader with experience gained within a manufacturing environment.
* Significant experience in senior operations, engineering or facilities management.
* Experience leading maintenance engineering teams and preventative maintenance programmes.
* Warehouse management experience.
* Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and best practice.
* Budget management experience.
* Excellent leadership, communication and people development skills.
* A continuous improvement mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
Desirable experience includes:
* NEBOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
* Engineering qualifications or apprenticeship background.
* Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
* Experience delivering capital projects.
The Package
* £40,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
* Company bonus scheme
* Quarterly incentives and staff events
* Long service awards
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free on-site parking
* Monday to Friday, 7.00am - 4.00pm (42.5 hours per week)
Interested?
If you are an experienced Operations Manager looking for a varied leadership role within a growing manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply for more information, or get in touch directly with Strange + Wright Recruitment Partners for a confidential discussion
Salary description
£40000.00 - £60000.00 per year