Operations Manager

ASSA ABLOY Group; Bowburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global access solutions leader is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee manufacturing and operational functions, driving efficiency and process improvements. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, a background in manufacturing, and experience in supply chain management. The role is based in Country Durham, UK, with competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary

Attractive company pension

Wellbeing program

Qualifications

• Exceptional leadership and people management skills.
• Strong background in manufacturing and operations.
• Strategic thinker with ability to implement improvements.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Commercial awareness and expertise in inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate teams across manufacturing and distribution.
• Oversee production processes for cost-effectiveness.
• Manage goods in/out operations for effective logistics.
• Drive process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Foster a high-performing culture through coaching.

Skills

Leadership skills

Manufacturing experience

Supply chain management

Process improvement

Lean and Six Sigma

Communication skills

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Job description

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Can you bring your leadership skills to Operations team? Join our team in Country Durham, UK and enjoy a collaborative culture that empowers you to build a career you can be proud of.

What Would You Do As Our Operations Manager

As our Operations Manager you will take full ownership of the end-to-end manufacturing and operational functions within PC Henderson. This includes managing the production process, goods in and out for distribution, planning and purchasing, and SHEQ compliance, as well as leading the process improvement function to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, this role will play a key part in driving operational performance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring best-in-class manufacturing and supply chain practices.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and driven individual to lead operational excellence, drive efficiency, and continuously improve our processes in line with business growth objectives.

You would also:

• Lead and motivate teams across manufacturing, distribution, and planning to achieve high performance and efficiency.
• Oversee production processes and ensure cost-effectiveness, aligning operations with company objectives.
• Manage goods in/out operations to ensure effective supply chain and logistics management.
• Drive process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, and automation to enhance efficiency, quality, and reduce costs.
• Foster a positive, high-performing culture by coaching, mentoring, and developing employees to meet quality, safety, and environmental KPIs.
  
  

Skills

The skills and experience you need

We are looking for someone who:

• Has exceptional leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.
• Has strong background in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, and process improvement, including Lean and Six Sigma.
• Is a strategic thinker with a proven ability to identify, implement improvements, and manage change to drive operational transformation.
• Has excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, engaging stakeholders at all levels and fostering collaboration.
• Has strong commercial, financial, and operational awareness, with expertise in inventory control, WMS, ERP systems, and health & safety standards.
  
  

What We Offer

We’re passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us – here’s what we have to offer:

• Learning and career development opportunities, whether it’s online learning, management training or enhancing your skills.
• A competitive salary and incentive schemes.
• Variety of benefits including Holiday Flex, Cycle 2 Work, attractive company pension, discount portal, recognition scheme and wellbeing program… to name just a few!
  
  

We review applications regularly, so don’t wait

We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.

To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post.

If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Nadia Aslam, Recruitment Business Partner at [e-mail] .

Let’s create a safer and more open world - together!

To find out more about us, visit www.assaabloy.com

Who Will I Be Working With

PC Henderson is a market leader in sliding and folding door hardware solutions. With a strong heritage and reputation for excellence, we are seeking a high-calibre Operations Manager to own our manufacturing, distribution, planning, process improvement, and SHEQ functions.

Established in 1921, PC Henderson has been creating the highest quality sliding and folding door hardware for over 100 years. Our products can be seen in a wide variety of residential, commercial and industrial applications across the world.

Based in County Durham, UK, our manufacturing plant is one of the most advanced of its kind, constantly achieving strict ISO9001 quality standards. We also have offices in Ireland, the Netherlands and China along with an extensive network of distributors and representatives across the globe – exporting to over 70 countries worldwide.

PC Henderson is part of the ASSA ABLOY group, the global leader in access solutions.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production, Manufacturing, and Engineering

• Industries

  Wholesale Building Materials

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