Operations Manager

Operations Manager - Manufacturing

North Derbyshire

£60,000 - £65,000 + Quarterly Bonus + Benefits

Monday - Friday | Permanent | On-site

Are you an experienced Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager or Production Manager who enjoys leading people, improving performance and shaping operations during a period of significant growth? We're recruiting for an established manufacturing business in Derbyshire that is entering an exciting new chapter following significant investment and ambitious plans for expansion. With additional manufacturing capacity being developed and production expected to ramp up considerably, this is an opportunity to take ownership of a substantial manufacturing operation and play a key role in how the site develops over the coming years. This isn't simply about maintaining the status quo. We're looking for someone who can lead the operation today while helping prepare it for where the business wants to be tomorrow.

The role

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will take responsibility for a manufacturing operation of approximately 70 employees, with five Shift Leaders reporting directly into you. You'll provide leadership across day-to-day production while taking a broader view of performance, capacity, people, and future growth.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Leading the day-to-day manufacturing operation, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets are achieved

- Managing, coaching, and developing Shift Leaders and production teams

- Driving operational performance through Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement

- Supporting a significant production ramp-up and wider site growth strategy

- Identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, capacity, and output

- Taking ownership of operational budgets, forecasting and P&L performance

- Developing KPIs and using data to drive decision-making and improvement

- Working closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, H&S and senior leadership

- Ensuring resources and operational capability are aligned with future customer demand

- Creating an engaged, accountable, and high-performing manufacturing culture

- Balancing the immediate demands of production with longer-term strategic objectives

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