Head Of Operations

Adtalent Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Company sick pay

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Adtalent Recruitment in Norwich is seeking a Head of Operations to lead production, drive efficiency and develop the manufacturing team. You will oversee planning, budgets and safety, partnering with engineering and procurement to meet demand and improve performance.

The role requires strong leadership, Lean skills, budget control and a track record of delivering production targets in a regulated environment. Monday–Friday, with generous holiday and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in manufacturing management.
• Experience driving efficiency and cost control.
• Strong problem solving and decision making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production planning, scheduling and allocation to meet targets.
• Drive Lean improvements to reduce waste and costs.
• Lead and develop the production management team.
• Monitor performance and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure quality, safety and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, safety and quality teams.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Budget management

Safety compliance

Analytical reporting

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Business systems

Job description

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, no weekends

Lead production, develop people and drive better manufacturing performance.

Are you an experienced manufacturing leader with a track record of improving efficiency, building strong teams and delivering production targets?

As Head of Operations, you will oversee the production operation, bringing together people, processes and resources to meet customer demand while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

You will combine day to day operational leadership with longer term improvement, supporting your management team to reduce waste, control costs and deliver consistent results.

Your role

• Oversee production planning, scheduling and resource allocation to meet targets and customer requirements.
• Drive improvements in efficiency, waste reduction and production costs through Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Lead, coach and develop the production management team, building teamwork, accountability and productivity.
• Monitor production performance, identify areas for improvement and implement effective corrective actions.
• Work with Production Managers and departmental supervisors to maintain quality standards and regulatory compliance.
• Champion workplace safety, ensuring safe working practices and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement and safety and quality teams to improve processes and support new product introductions.
• Work closely with engineering to maintain equipment availability and minimise downtime.
• Manage production budgets, cost control and capital expenditure planning.

What you will bring

You will be an established manufacturing leader who can balance production demands with developing people and improving processes.

Your experience and skills will include:

• Proven success in manufacturing management, achieving production targets and improving operational efficiency.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, coach and develop production teams.
• Practical knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in budget management and cost control.
• A thorough understanding of health and safety requirements relating to machinery and equipment.
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
• Experience working across departments to achieve shared production goals.
• Confidence using Excel and business systems to analyse performance data and produce clear reports.
• Clear communication, effective organisation and the flexibility to respond to changing priorities.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to getting things right first time.

What is on offer

• Monday to Friday working, with no weekends.
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase two additional days each year.
• Life assurance.
• Company sick pay.

Ready to take the lead?

Important Information: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship, both now and in the future. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted

Head Of Operations • Norwich, Norfolk, England