Operations Manager

Diana B. Beauty; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-site manufacturing business in Birmingham is seeking an Operations Manager to lead manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and performance. This role involves shaping manufacturing strategy and developing teams to enhance productivity. The successful candidate will have a relevant degree, strong financial awareness, and experience with quality standards. Offering a salary of £65,000, performance bonus, and professional development, this position is ideal for those thriving in a busy manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Salary circa £65,000

Performance-related bonus

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience managing budgets and costs.
• Familiarity with quality management standards.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations to ensure safety and quality.
• Drive operational strategy and culture.
• Oversee production planning and capacity utilization.
• Manage reporting and continuous improvement.

Skills

Financial awareness

Knowledge of ISO 9001

Confident user of ERP systems

Analytical capabilities

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

An Operations Manager opportunity is now available with a multi-site manufacturing business known for its high-quality engineered products and strong operational standards. The company has invested heavily in people, processes, and modern manufacturing practices, and they are now seeking an Operations Manager to drive performance across safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people.

This is a newly created role that will play a pivotal part in shaping manufacturing strategy, leading cross-functional teams, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement within a very busy and in-demand business. The position is based in Birmingham and offers a salary circa £65,000, a performance-based bonus scheme, long-term development potential, and additional benefits to be discussed.

Operations Manager Responsibilities

• Leading manufacturing operations to deliver outstanding safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Driving operational strategy and embedding a high-performance culture across all production teams.
• Developing Production Managers and frontline leaders to improve capability, accountability, and output.
• Delivering measurable improvements through Lean tools, Kaizen events, Gemba activity, and OEE.
• Overseeing production planning, resource deployment and capacity utilisation to meet customer demand.
• Leading structured problem-solving, RCCA, and cross-functional escalation to eliminate repeat issues.
• Managing operational reporting, performance reviews and continuous improvement roadmaps.

Operations Manager Desirable Skills And Experience

• Good financial awareness with experience managing budgets, labour and material costs.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IOSH/NEBOSH and ideally IATF 16949.
• Confident user of ERP systems and Microsoft Office, with strong analytical and reporting capability.
• Relevant degree, HND, BTEC Level 5 or equivalent professional qualification.

Operations Manager Benefits

• A salary circa of £65,000 and performance-related bonus scheme.
• Strong progression opportunities within a business committed to operational excellence.
• 33 days holiday, pension scheme and on-site parking.
• Flexible daytime working hours, and lunchtime finish on a Friday.
• Supportive leadership team and continuous professional development.
• A chance to influence multi-site manufacturing strategy during an exciting phase of improvement.

Apply Now

If you're an Operations Manager or Senior Production Leader who thrives in a progressive, busy manufacturing environment and enjoys leading people, driving standards and shaping operational excellence, apply now via the link in this advert.

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