Manufacturing Operations Leader: Lean & Quality

Polypipe; Amber Valley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuit Group is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Operations leader to oversee injection moulding, metallising, extrusion, thermoforming, and related assembly processes. You will guide Shift Leads and Team Leaders, drive safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement across the operation.

Key responsibilities include leading Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, managing performance reviews, and embedding best practices while maintaining cost controls and strong teamwork across the site.

Qualifications

• ILM Level 4 in Operations or equivalent.
• HNC Level 4 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Desirable).
• IOSH Managing Safely (essential).
• Lean Awareness training.
• In-house or technical production training.
• Experience leading teams in injection moulding or extrusion.
• Strong ISO 9001 knowledge and root cause analysis experience.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver production activities to meet performance targets, costs and safety.
• Provide hands-on leadership to Shift and Assembly Team Leaders to meet daily goals.
• Lead, coach and develop multi-shift teams with a focus on engagement and succession.
• Act as a role model with high standards of behaviour and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Lean & Six Sigma

Team development

Data-driven decisions

Problem solving

ISO 9001

Education

ILM Level 4 in Operations

HNC Level 4 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Lean Awareness training

In‑house/technical production training

Job description

Genuit Group is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Operations leader to oversee injection moulding, metallising, extrusion, thermoforming, and related assembly processes. You will guide Shift Leads and Team Leaders, drive safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement across the operation.

Key responsibilities include leading Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, managing performance reviews, and embedding best practices while maintaining cost controls and strong teamwork across the site.