Operations Leader – Engineering & Growth (Derby)

The HR Guru; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Holiday entitlement 25 days

Early Friday finish

Development opportunities

Job summary

The HR Guru is recruiting an experienced Operations Manager on behalf of a Derby-based technology and engineering business, offering a rare opportunity to lead operational performance across production, supply chain, Health and Safety and HR.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will develop and implement strategic plans, drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, and build a culture of accountability while delivering measurable results.

Qualifications

• Significant operational management experience in engineering, manufacturing or a similarly technical environment.
• Experience leading multiple operational functions such as production, supply chain, Health and Safety or people management.
• A strong understanding of governance, safety management and regulatory compliance.
• Experience implementing plans and translating strategy into practical action.
• A track record of improving operational performance, efficiency, productivity or service delivery.
• Experience managing budgets, controlling costs and identifying value opportunities.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and delivering operational plans aligned with strategy set by the MD and Senior Leadership Team.
• Providing day-to-day leadership across production, supply chain, Health and Safety, and HR.
• Working closely with the MD and senior leaders, providing operational insight, updates and recommendations.
• Seeking to exceed KPIs for efficiency and performance.
• Developing a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and high performance.
• Supporting the development and implementation of operational frameworks, policies, standards and best practice.
• Coordinating workforce planning, resourcing and capacity modelling for current and future business needs.
• Ensuring robust governance and compliance, particularly legal, regulatory and Health and Safety requirements.
• Managing operational budgets within agreed parameters, including financial planning, cost control and value optimisation.
• Monitoring operational performance through KPIs, data analysis and reporting.
• Identifying opportunities to increase productivity, reduce costs and improve service delivery.
• Leading transformation and change initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability and resilience.
• Building strong relationships with employees, clients, suppliers and external partners.
• Keeping operational records and documentation accurate, clear and to a high standard.
• Owning agreed actions and ensuring deadlines and business priorities are met.

Skills

Operational leadership

Budget management

Multi-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering or management qualification

Job description

The HR Guru is recruiting an experienced Operations Manager on behalf of a Derby-based technology and engineering business, offering a rare opportunity to lead operational performance across production, supply chain, Health and Safety and HR.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will develop and implement strategic plans, drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, and build a culture of accountability while delivering measurable results.