Operations Manager

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay reviews

1pm Fridays

Pension

Death in Service

Sick Pay

Free parking

EAP + private GP

Health screening

Charity events

Modern work environment

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day manufacturing operation, working with senior management to ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently, on time and to a high standard.

You will oversee production planning, capacity and resource utilisation, monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement, improve efficiency and resolve production issues, and partner with QHSE to maintain quality and safety while managing budgets.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing teams.
• Strong production planning and problem solving skills.
• Experience improving operational performance.
• Commercial and budget awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing and operational activities.
• Manage production planning, capacity and resource utilisation.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Improve efficiency and resolve production issues.
• Work closely with QHSE to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Manage operational budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Team leadership

Budget awareness

Problem solving

Job description

Commutable from: Bury St Edmunds, Colchester, Felixstowe, Stowmarket, Sudbury

Salary: £55k - £60k

Hours: Full time, permanent - Monday to Thursday 7.30am-4.00pm, Friday 7.30am-1.00pm (37.5 hours per week)

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual pay reviews
• 1pm finish every Friday
• Pension
• Death in Service
• Discretionary Sick Pay
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme, with optional private GP and voluntary health screening
• Optional charity and company events
• Modern, friendly, flexible, team-focused working environment

About the Company

Our client is an established engineering and manufacturing business delivering bespoke products and services to customers across a range of industries.

With design, engineering, fabrication and manufacturing capabilities under one roof, the business is continuing to grow and is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join its senior team.

About the Role

You’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running and continued improvement of the manufacturing operation, working closely with senior management and department heads to ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently, on time and to a high standard.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading day-to-day manufacturing and operational activities
• Managing production planning, capacity and resource utilisation
• Monitoring KPIs and driving continuous improvement
• Improving efficiency and resolving production issues
• Working closely with QHSE to maintain quality and safety standards
• Managing operational budgets and identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Leading, motivating and developing production and workshop teams
• Supporting operational strategy and future business growth

About You

We're looking for an experienced Operations Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or similar, although an experienced Supervisor ready for the next step will also be considered.

You’ll ideally have:

• Manufacturing or engineering experience
• Proven experience managing teams
• Strong production planning and problem-solving skills
• Experience improving operational performance
• Commercial and budget awareness
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Desirable: NEBOSH/IOSH, Lean Six Sigma, engineering/manufacturing qualifications and knowledge of ISO standards.