Jobs in Longbenton

Job Title: Operations Manager

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

The Company:

Our client is a well-established and growing medical device manufacturing business supplying bespoke healthcare products that support patient care across the UK. This is a brand-new role within the organisation, created to support ambitious growth plans, increasing customer demand, and continued operational development. The business is investing heavily in automated manufacturing processes and operational improvements as they continue to scale. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you can genuinely make a difference to people’s lives within your local community and further afield.

Job Description:

Reporting directly to the Senior Operations Director, the Operations Manager will take ownership of day-to-day manufacturing and operational performance across the business.

This role requires a visible, hands-on operational leader who can drive performance, improve operational efficiencies, and re-engage teams across the shop floor. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting operational growth, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and helping the business transition into a more automated manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities include:

* Leading daily manufacturing and operational performance across production and order management

* Driving OTIF performance, productivity, quality, and cost improvements

* Maintaining a strong presence across the shop floor and operational teams

* Re-engaging and developing teams through visible leadership and accountability

* Implementing structured continuous improvement initiatives across the operation

* Supporting the transition towards more automated manufacturing processes

* Improving production planning, workflow, scheduling, and operational reporting

* Driving KPI visibility, root cause analysis, and data-led decision making

* Supporting automation, ERP, and system implementation projects

* Ensuring health & safety, quality, and regulatory standards are maintained

* Collaborating cross-functionally with commercial, engineering, procurement, and quality teams

Skills Required:

* Proven operational leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment

* Strong experience managing multi-functional teams within fast-paced operations

* Hands-on leadership style with the ability to build credibility on the shop floor

* Strong analytical and operational data management capabilities

* Experience leading operational change, transformation, or automation projects

* Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and production planning principles

Why Should You Apply?

Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious manufacturing business
Brand-new role with genuine influence and autonomy
Chance to play a key role in operational transformation and future growth
Investment into automation and operational improvement initiatives
Day shift role with excellent working hours
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to positively impact people’s lives through innovative patient care solutions
Long-term career progression within an evolving organisation