Factory Operations Manager

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading manufacturer is seeking a Factory Operations Manager for a key facility near Bloxwich. This senior role involves developing manufacturing strategies to achieve World Class standards while promoting lean practices and ensuring team performance. The successful candidate will have substantial experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and will drive operational excellence through effective leadership and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Company car allowance

Private healthcare

Pension plan

Life assurance

Flexible holiday scheme

Opportunities for personal and career development

Qualifications

• Senior-level manufacturing experience (e.g., Operations Manager, Plant Manager).
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Proven track record of achieving World Class / Operational Excellence standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies to achieve World Class standards.
• Promote lean manufacturing techniques such as 5S, VSM, TPM.
• Manage and motivate managers, fostering team development and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Degree qualification or equivalent experience

IOSH or NEBOSH qualification in Health and Safety

Job description

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Our client is a market-leading manufacturer of products and solutions used across various industries. They are part of a prominent pan-European manufacturing group with multiple sites in the UK and Europe. The Factory Operations Manager role is a senior position responsible for operations and manufacturing at a key facility near Bloxwich.

Applicants should have diverse manufacturing experience, particularly in advancing operations to World Class standards in fast-paced, high-volume environments where health and safety, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing are priorities.

What's in it for you as Manufacturing Operations Manager:

• Highly competitive salary supported by a bonus scheme, company car allowance, private healthcare, pension, life assurance, flexible holiday scheme, and additional benefits
• Opportunities for personal and career development
• The chance to join a leading pan-European manufacturing group with a strong market share and reputation for excellence
• Manufactured products with growth potential, ensuring market stability and job security

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies to achieve World Class standards across multiple lines
• Promote lean manufacturing techniques such as 5S, VSM, TPM
• Manage and motivate managers, fostering team development and problem-solving skills
• Introduce processes and procedures to improve output and support EBITDA and growth targets over the next three years
• Lead the development of a skilled, agile, and growth-oriented manufacturing team to drive business performance

Essential qualifications & experience:

• Senior-level manufacturing experience (e.g., Operations Manager, Plant Manager, etc.)
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Proven track record of achieving World Class / Operational Excellence standards
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments with continuous improvement tools
• Understanding of WCM or Operational Excellence journeys, with ability to lead from the front
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification in Health and Safety
• Degree qualification or equivalent experience

If interested, PLEASE APPLY NOW.
Keywords: Operations Manager, Operations Director, Production Director, Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Manufacturing Director, Factory Manager, General Manager, WCM