Operations Manager

Jonathan Lee Group; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jonathan Lee Group is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a high-velocity manufacturing team in Chesterfield. You will drive Lean Six Sigma initiatives, improve quality, cost and delivery, and embed a culture of continuous improvement.

You will ensure ISO 9001/14001 compliance, manage budgeting and CAPEX justification, and report to the Managing Director as part of a Senior Management Team. The role focuses on dependable manufacturing supply and site-wide transformation.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of manufacturing teams.
• Strong track record in Lean & continuous improvement.
• Experience with ISO 9001/14001 environments.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate an experienced team to improve on-time delivery for UK and international customers.
• Own the development of manufacturing capability, quality standards, and performance against SQCPD targets within the Quality Management System.
• Create a high-performance, continuous improvement culture using Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques.
• Ensure manufacturing operations meet Safety, Health and Environmental requirements consistently, in line with company standards.
• Provide leadership, training, and support to ensure production capability and resources meet present and predicted demand.
• Report directly into the Managing Director and help deliver site-wide transformation as part of a Senior Management Team.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Production planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Ready to step into a high-impact leadership role and help shape a modern manufacturing operation? This Operations Manager position offers a fantastic opportunity to drive lean thinking, strengthen continuous improvement, and deliver measurable results across day-to-day production. The role sits at the heart of quality, cost, and delivery performance, giving you a clear route to influence real change in a specialist manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do:

• - Lead and motivate an experienced team to improve on-time delivery for UK and international customers as an Operations Manager.
• - Own the development of manufacturing capability, quality standards, and performance against SQCPD targets within the Quality Management System.
• - Create a high-performance, continuous improvement culture using Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques as Operations Manager.
• - Ensure manufacturing operations meet Safety, Health and Environmental requirements consistently, in line with company standards.
• - Provide leadership, training, and support to ensure production capability and resources meet present and predicted demand.
• - Report directly into the Managing Director and help deliver site-wide transformation as part of a Senior Management Team.

What You Will Bring:

• - Proven Operations Management experience, including people leadership and measurable productivity improvements.
• - Strong lean manufacturing experience and a track record of sustainable culture change.
• - Experience working in an MRP/ERP manufacturing environment, operating to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• - Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills, with the confidence to challenge tradition constructively.
• - Demonstrable commercial acumen, including departmental budgeting, cost reduction initiatives, CAPEX justification, and resource planning.

This Operations Manager role is positioned to support the company's drive for dependable manufacturing supply, quality performance, and continuous improvement across product delivery. Through leadership of lean principles, robust operational standards, and clear engagement with the workforce, this role helps strengthen customer outcomes while supporting a culture of ownership and involvement. If building a sustainable improvement mindset and delivering bottom-line impact is motivating, this Operations Manager opportunity is designed for exactly that.

Location:

The Operations Manager role is based in Chesterfield, North Derbyshire.