Operations Leader - Manufacturing, 60-80 Staff, Pension

Euro Projects Recruitment - Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology; Southampton; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EV car

Private healthcare

Final salary pension

Free EV charging at site

Job summary

Euro Projects Recruitment - Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology is seeking an experienced General Manager / Operations Manager for a Southampton manufacturing site. The role leads a 60–80-strong team across production, transport, safety and quality in a close-knit, family-focused group within a larger corporate family.

The role emphasizes people leadership, long-term stability and a strong culture of loyalty, integrity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Proven ability to lead and develop established teams.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for Southampton production and manufacturing operations, including Production, Transport, Health & Safety and Quality.
• Lead an established team of 60–80 employees.
• Build strong relationships across the business and provide visible, engaging leadership.
• Support the Production Manager in maintaining high shop-floor standards and performance.
• Drive continuous improvement, lean principles and health & safety excellence.
• Oversee commercial performance of the site, including P&L, with scope to grow commercial understanding.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

P&L awareness

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Job description

Euro Projects Recruitment - Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology is seeking an experienced General Manager / Operations Manager for a Southampton manufacturing site. The role leads a 60–80-strong team across production, transport, safety and quality in a close-knit, family-focused group within a larger corporate family.

The role emphasizes people leadership, long-term stability and a strong culture of loyalty, integrity and teamwork.