Manufacturing Operations Leader | CI, Safety & Quality

Detail 2 Limited; Burnley; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

8% employer pension contribution

3 x salary life assurance

Early finish on Fridays

Job summary

Detail 2 Limited is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead manufacturing operations in Lancashire. The role demands hands-on leadership on the shop floor and strategic oversight of safety, quality and continuous improvement across the site.

You will shape processes, develop teams and raise standards, working with engineering, warehousing and customer service to deliver right-first-time performance and robust compliance. The package includes a salary up to £65,000 DOE.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Operations leadership within manufacturing/engineering.
• Strong knowledge of HASAWA 1974 and HSE compliance.
• Proven track record in continuous improvement and leading audits.

Responsibilities

• Taking overall ownership of operational performance, safety, quality and compliance.
• Leading and developing warehouse, manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Ensuring compliance with HASAWA 1974, HSE requirements and relevant statutory regulations.
• Overseeing risk assessments, SSOW, PPE, RIDDOR and wider H&S systems.
• Managing statutory inspections and compliance across equipment, facilities and infrastructure.
• Driving a structured Continuous Improvement programme across the operation.
• Developing a strong right-first-time and accountability culture.
• Leading root-cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions.
• Coordinating internal, external, statutory and customer audits.
• Working closely with customers and international teams to resolve operational and technical issues.
• Providing practical troubleshooting support across machinery, manufacturing and processes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve productivity, reliability, quality, safety and customer satisfaction.
• Maintaining a visible, hands-on presence across the site.

Skills

Operations leadership

Manufacturing leadership

Engineering leadership

Health & Safety awareness

Problem-solving

Root-cause analysis

Continuous Improvement

Change management

Team development

Audits & compliance

Education

NEBOSH Diploma/Certificate

NVQ or degree-level qualification

Job description

Detail 2 Limited is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead manufacturing operations in Lancashire. The role demands hands-on leadership on the shop floor and strategic oversight of safety, quality and continuous improvement across the site.

You will shape processes, develop teams and raise standards, working with engineering, warehousing and customer service to deliver right-first-time performance and robust compliance. The package includes a salary up to £65,000 DOE.