Operations Manager

Holt Engineering Recruitment; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an Operations Manager in Eastleigh, Hampshire to ensure operational efficiency in a manufacturing setting. The role focuses on achieving KPIs, championing continuous improvement, and managing production functions. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership skills and experience in a dynamic environment, ready to drive change and foster a culture of excellence. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Benefits & Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all production and planning functions.
• Deliver operational KPIs and report on performance.
• Champion 5S methodology and foster continuous improvement.
• Ensure health, safety, quality, and cost targets are met.
• Oversee scheduling and resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Efficiency

5S Methodology

Continuous Improvement

Job description

Operations Manager

Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire

Salary: £60,000 £65,000 + Benefits & Bonus

About the Role

Are you an inspirational operations leader seeking your next challenge in a progressive manufacturing environment? We are looking for an Operations Manager to lead and oversee all operational functions, ensuring exceptional production efficiency, stringent quality, cost control, and consistent on-time delivery.

As a key member of the management team, you will take full ownership of operational KPIs, drive a culture of 5S and continuous improvement, and ensure operational capacity aligns with customer demand. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with proven experience managing teams and leading change, who thrives in a dynamic and quality-driven setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all production and planning functions to achieve business objectives.
• Deliver operational KPIs and report on performance to senior management.
• Champion 5S methodology and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
• Work closely with production management to ensure health, safety, quality, and cost targets are achieved.
• Oversee scheduling, capacity planning, and resource allocation to meet customer requirements.

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