Operations Manager

Edwards & Pearce; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to oversee capacity planning and enhance factory efficiencies. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of managing manufacturing operations, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of HR and health & safety principles. This role requires effective communication and a strategic mindset to ensure production meets demand. Competitive salary and working hours Monday to Friday with flexibility.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in running manufacturing operations.
• Ability to lead and create buy-in from the team.
• Strong focus on process improvements and communication.
• Experience in managing multiple tasks and projects.
• Strong understanding of HR principles and employment law.
• NEBOSH certification is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee capacity planning and ensure delivery timelines.
• Manage daily planning and allocation of work in the factory.
• Ensure production capacity meets demand through efficient staffing and investments.
• Implement method improvements and manage purchasing.
• Liaise with purchasing to maintain stock levels.
• Lead and motivate factory employees.
• Ensure compliance with safety legislation and provide necessary training.
• Conduct performance appraisals and manage disciplinary actions.
• Maintain quality control practices and productivity standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic mindset

Effective communication

Team motivation

HR principles

Health & Safety knowledge

Job description

THE ROLE

• In conjunction with the Company’s production planner, site supervisors and ERP system, continually review and oversee capacity planning across all activity centres to enable accurate prediction and quotation of delivery lead times.
• Oversee and manage the day‑to‑day planning, prioritisation, control and allocation of work within the factory, ensuring delivery dates agreed are always met.
• Ensure production capacity matches demand, in the short and long term, through control of overtime, manning levels, shift working, capital investment justification, and efficiencies improvement.
• Recommend and implement method improvements and capital purchases as necessary.
• Liaise with purchasing to maintain adequate stock levels and avoid stockout/production stoppages.
• Fully understand the roles of direct, lead and support the immediate subordinates, stepping temporarily in where necessary.
• Recruit, motivate and lead all factory employees.
• Ensure compliance with current employment legislation and relevant safety legislation, including providing necessary training such as induction, company rules, H&S and job‑specific skills.
• Recommend and continually review remuneration levels and skillsets for factory employees.
• Monitor and update disciplinary procedures in line with best practice, implementing disciplinary actions when required.
• Carry out regular performance appraisals, retraining and reskilling as appropriate.
• Take responsibility for quality control and maintain QA practices.
• Set and maintain productivity standards and targets.
• Continuously improve factory efficiencies through better working methods, layouts, organisation and systems.
• Maintain and manage any bonus schemes in force from time to time.
• Carry out specific projects as and when required.

Working hours are Monday to Friday with flexibility when required.

THE CANDIDATE

• A proven track record of running manufacturing operations and supporting growth objectives.
• An engaging demeanour capable of leading and creating "buy in".
• Always seeking to improve practice and identify process improvements, with the ability to communicate issues and instruct colleagues on change implementation.
• Experience leading, coaching, inspiring, supporting and motivating all team members.
• Experience managing a large number of tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong strategic mindset.
• Proven and passionate leader.
• Strong understanding of HR principles, practices and employment law.
• Strong H&S experience and training (NEBOSH significant advantage).
• Effective communication and active listening skills.

THE CONSULTANCY

Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.