Manufacturing Ops Manager — Lead Production & Efficiency

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay reviews

1pm Fridays

Pension

Death in Service

Sick Pay

Free parking

EAP + private GP

Health screening

Charity events

Modern work environment

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day manufacturing operation, working with senior management to ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently, on time and to a high standard.

You will oversee production planning, capacity and resource utilisation, monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement, improve efficiency and resolve production issues, and partner with QHSE to maintain quality and safety while managing budgets.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing teams.
• Strong production planning and problem solving skills.
• Experience improving operational performance.
• Commercial and budget awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing and operational activities.
• Manage production planning, capacity and resource utilisation.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Improve efficiency and resolve production issues.
• Work closely with QHSE to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Manage operational budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Team leadership

Budget awareness

Problem solving

Job description

Optima UK Inc Ltd in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day manufacturing operation, working with senior management to ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently, on time and to a high standard.

You will oversee production planning, capacity and resource utilisation, monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement, improve efficiency and resolve production issues, and partner with QHSE to maintain quality and safety while managing budgets.