Manager – Manufacturing Operations (North)

Eliquo Hydrok Ltd

Barnsley

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working options

Medicash Health Plan

Company Pension

Sick Pay

On-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

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Job summary

Eliquo Hydrok Ltd seeks an experienced Manager – Manufacturing Operations (North) to lead the Barnsley facility and North Region operations. You will drive safe, efficient production to meet quality, cost and delivery targets while aligning planning, governance and resources with business priorities.

The role requires senior operations experience, ERP proficiency, budget management and a track record of continuous improvement in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

Essential: qualification in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, operations management or related discipline, or equivalent senior experience.
Operational leadership experience in manufacturing/engineered-product environment.
Proven track record delivering continuous improvement and managing budgets, resources and metrics.
Experience with ERP, data reporting and planning for informed decision-making.
Experience in regulated environments and ISO management systems (ISO 9001/14001/45001).
Experience in low-volume, high-complexity, project-based manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end North Region Manufacturing Operations execution.
Oversee production planning, capacity management and resource allocation.
Ensure compliance with ISO standards, regulatory and health & safety requirements.
Maintain ERP discipline, visual management and forecasting for decision-making.
Manage facilities, plant and equipment for safe, compliant operations.
Communicate performance, priorities and major announcements to workforce.
Plan and manage the departmental annual operating budget within authority.

Skills

Operational leadership

Production planning

ERP systems

Budget management

ISO standards

Health & safety

Continuous improvement

Project management

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Engineering/Operations degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Manager – Manufacturing Operations (North) to provide visible leadership for our North Region Manufacturing Operations and Barnsley facility.

This is a key operational leadership role responsible for ensuring that manufacturing outputs are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards of quality, cost, delivery and customer service. The successful candidate will lead effective planning, resourcing, governance and performance management across the North Region Hub, ensuring strong operational control and clear alignment with business priorities.

The role will also be responsible for developing a capable, accountable and high-performing manufacturing operations team, creating a culture of safety, collaboration, continuous improvement and operational excellence. Acting as the senior site leader for the Barnsley facility, the post holder will provide day-to-day leadership, escalation and oversight to ensure the site operates in a safe, compliant and efficient manner.

What you’ll be doing:

Lead the execution of the business strategy for North Region Manufacturing Operations, translating strategic objectives into clear operational priorities.
Lead and be accountable for the end-to-end manufacturing operations process across the North Region.
Ensuring all manufacturing operations comply with company, customer, legal, HSEQ and accredited management system requirements, including relevant ISO standards, BS EN 1090, WIMES and UKCA.
Lead production planning, capacity management and resource allocation for North Region Manufacturing Operations, ensuring schedules, priorities and available resources are aligned to customer and business requirements.
Maintaining ERP system discipline, accurate visual management and daily or weekly forecasting to support data-driven operational control and decision-making.
Managing the North Region Hub facilities, plant and equipment to ensure safe, compliant, sustainable and reliable operations.
Ensuring regular and effective communication with the workforce regarding departmental performance, priorities and major business announcements.
Propose, plan and manage the departmental annual operating budget, ensuring expenditure remains within the approved Delegation of Authority.

Who we are looking for:

Essential requirements:

Relevant qualification in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, operations management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience gained in a senior operational leadership role.
Operational leadership experience within a manufacturing, engineering or engineered-product environment.
Proven track record of leading production teams, improving operational performance and delivering measurable continuous improvement.
Experience managing budgets, cost control, resources and operational performance metrics.
Experience using ERP systems, operational data and exception reporting to support planning, control and decision-making.
Experience operating within regulated, safety-conscious or compliance-led environments.
Experience working within ISO management systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
Experience in low-volume, high-complexity, project-based or bespoke manufacturing environments.
Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation and manufacturing compliance requirements.
Good commercial awareness, with the ability to balance safety, quality, delivery, cost and customer requirements.
Practical understanding of manufacturing planning, resource management, inventory control and shop-floor performance management.

Desirable requirements:

Degree or higher-level qualification in engineering, manufacturing, operations management or business management.
Relevant professional qualification or membership associated with engineering, manufacturing, operations, health and safety, quality or continuous improvement.
Experience leading, coaching, developing and recruiting multi-disciplinary teams.
Experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, 5S or other structured continuous improvement methodologies in a manufacturing environment.
Experience of BS EN 1090, WIMES, UKCA or other standards relevant to fabricated, welded or assembled engineered products.
Previous experience working for an OEM, or within water treatment, environmental technologies, utilities, industrial engineering or adjacent sectors.
Understanding of municipal water sector requirements in the UK and Ireland.
Experience scaling, improving or integrating operations across multiple sites or business units.

Additional Information:

This role is based at our North Region Hub in Barnsley, Yorkshire. Visits are likely to be needed from time to time in our other UK locations. The role holder must therefore be capable of travelling and working effectively in a variety of locations from time to time.
Expect occasional travel across the UK and Ireland for meetings with customers, suppliers, colleagues and third parties as required. Site visits to water treatment works and other similar locations may also be required, occasional international travel may also be required.

About us

ELIQUO HYDROK is an award-winning, established and growing, market leader.We provide water treatment solutions that keep seas and rivers clean and drinking water safe.From flood water management to sewage filtration systems, we provide innovative, environmentally considerate, cost-effective, and practical solutions to municipal water companies.

We’re passionate about our people, offering a range of benefits to our valued employees, including hybrid working and a Medicash healthcare plan.You will be part of a team of 180+ colleagues delivering high-quality, essential services underpinning water infrastructure and environmental improvement across the UK.

Inclusion & Diversity

At Eliquo Hydrok, we are committed to fostering a culture of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect across all areas of our business. We actively promote equality and diversity, and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind - whether based on gender, race, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or employment status. Our goal is to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, feels respected, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential. To support fairness in our recruitment process, we ask all applicants to complete an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) survey after applying. This helps us monitor and improve our practices, ensuring equal access to opportunities for everyone.

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