Engineering Operations Manager

Tandem Personnel; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Death in Service

Sick pay

On-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Private GP

Health screening

Modern team environment

Job summary

Tandem Personnel is recruiting an Engineering Operations Manager for an established engineering and manufacturing business near Ipswich. You will oversee day-to-day operations across production, assembly, fabrication, testing, stores, logistics and facilities to ensure targets and quality are met.

The role requires strong background in production planning, team leadership and budget management; knowledge of ISO standards or Lean practices is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Operations/Production management in engineering or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of production planning and manufacturing processes.
• Experience managing budgets and teams; knowledge of ISO Lean NEBOSH or IOSH is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day manufacturing operations.
• Oversee production planning, capacity and resource allocation.
• Ensure production targets, quality standards and customer delivery requirements are achieved.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement across the operation.
• Manage operational costs, budgets and workforce utilisation.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Work closely with QHSE to maintain high standards of quality, health and safety.
• Lead, motivate and develop operational teams.
• Resolve production issues and implement effective corrective actions.

Skills

Operations management

Manufacturing

Production planning

Budget management

Job description

Engineering Operations Manager

We are recruiting on behalf of an established and growing engineering and manufacturing business based near Ipswich, who are looking to appoint an experienced Engineering Operations Manager.

Working closely with the senior management team, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day operational performance of the business, overseeing production, assembly, fabrication, testing, stores, logistics and facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day manufacturing operations.
• Oversee production planning, capacity and resource allocation.
• Ensure production targets, quality standards and customer delivery requirements are achieved.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement across the operation.
• Manage operational costs, budgets and workforce utilisation.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Work closely with QHSE to maintain high standards of quality, health and safety.
• Lead, motivate and develop operational teams.
• Resolve production issues and implement effective corrective actions.

About You

You will have proven experience in an Operations Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or similar senior management role, from within an engineering or manufacturing environment.

You will have strong knowledge of production planning and manufacturing processes, together with experience managing teams, budgets and operational performance.

Experience within either engineering or industrial manufacturing required, knowledge of electrical equipment or diesel engines advantageous.

Knowledge of ISO standards, Lean Manufacturing, NEBOSH or IOSH would also be beneficial.

Hours

Monday–Thursday 7.30am–4.00pm and Friday 7.30am–1.00pm (37.5 hours per week).

Benefits

The company offers a competitive salary, annual pay reviews,

• pension
• Death in Service
• discretionary sick pay
• free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• optional private GP and health screening
• plus a modern and team-focused working environment.