Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent | Full Time
The Opportunity
An established manufacturing business is looking to appoint an experienced Operations Manager to take responsibility for production, engineering maintenance and technical operations at its Chesterfield facility.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys developing people and has a proven track record of improving operational performance.
The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping site performance, challenging existing processes and delivering sustainable improvements across safety, quality, efficiency and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams across Production, Technical and Maintenance departments.
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Drive operational performance through improvements in OEE, productivity, throughput, quality and cost efficiency.
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Oversee manufacturing processes, ensuring consistent performance, technical compliance and product quality.
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Work closely with engineering and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime and strengthen preventative maintenance strategies.
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Champion Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and root cause analysis across the operation.
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Identify and deliver opportunities for process optimisation, waste reduction and operational cost savings.
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Support CAPEX investment projects, equipment upgrades and manufacturing improvements.
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Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
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Develop, coach and mentor departmental leaders, building a culture of accountability, engagement and high performance.
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Work alongside senior leadership to develop and implement operational strategies aligned with wider business objectives.
About You
We're looking for an experienced manufacturing leader who combines strong operational management with a sound understanding of engineering, maintenance and technical manufacturing processes.
Ideally, you'll bring:
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A minimum of 5 years' management experience within a manufacturing environment.
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Previous experience as an Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Plant Manager or a senior Production/Engineering Manager with broader operational responsibility.
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Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, ideally across production, engineering and maintenance.
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A strong background in process manufacturing, chemical manufacturing, building materials or a comparable industrial environment.
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Proven success in improving manufacturing KPIs, OEE, productivity and equipment reliability.
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Good knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and structured problem-solving methodologies.
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Experience supporting maintenance improvement strategies, including PPM, TPM or reliability-focused initiatives.
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Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence, challenge and develop teams.
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Experience working with ERP or manufacturing management systems.
Experience within ATEX and DSEAR-regulated environments would be advantageous but is not essential.
What's on Offer?
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Salary of £70,000 – £80,000 per annum.
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Permanent, full-time position.
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Senior leadership responsibility within an established manufacturing operation.
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Opportunity to influence operational strategy and drive meaningful site improvements.
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A position offering genuine scope to develop teams, improve manufacturing performance and make a lasting impact.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Operations Manager who enjoys getting involved in the operation, developing people and delivering measurable improvements, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion
Salary description
£70000.00 - £80000.00 per year