Manufacturing Ops Leader - Lean, Planning & Margin

Eta Projects Ltd; Buckland; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Life insurance

Enhanced pension

Employee assistance programme

Development & training

Job summary

BRUSH Group in the United Kingdom seeks a Business Operations Manager to oversee Production, Planning, and Supply Chain, delivering safe, efficient and margin-focused operations. You will drive lean manufacturing, lead S&OP with Sales and Finance, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards across multiple functions.

The role requires strategic yet hands-on leadership, experience in engineered-to-order environments, and a track record of improving gross margins and operational

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior operational leadership within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience improving gross margin and operational efficiency.
• Experience in engineered-to-order manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Production, Planning, Operational Supply Chain and Stores to deliver the production plan safely, efficiently and profitably.
• Be accountable for manufacturing gross margin performance.
• Assess workforce requirements and develop structured recruitment and skills development plans.
• optimise production layout and workflow to support growth without cost increases.
• Lead the monthly S&OP process with Sales and Finance.
• Align forecast demand with operational capacity and delivery commitments.
• Provide operational input into bid reviews and contract feasibility.
• Strengthen supplier performance, reliability and risk management.
• Reduce exposure to long-lead and single-source components.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Implement structured problem-solving tools (5S, 5 Whys, RCA, FMEA, Kanban).
• Ensure products meet industry standards and certifications (IEC, ATEX, ISO).
• Lead, coach and develop operational managers and supervisors.
• Identify skill gaps and implement development plans.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Promote a zero-harm safety culture.

Skills

Senior operations leadership

Lean manufacturing

CI programme

Production planning

Capacity modelling

Strategic leadership

Commercial mindset

Decision making

Education

Engineering qualification desirable

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

BRUSH Group in the United Kingdom seeks a Business Operations Manager to oversee Production, Planning, and Supply Chain, delivering safe, efficient and margin-focused operations. You will drive lean manufacturing, lead S&OP with Sales and Finance, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards across multiple functions.

The role requires strategic yet hands-on leadership, experience in engineered-to-order environments, and a track record of improving gross margins and operational