Operations Manager

Technical Network; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building products manufacturer seeks an experienced Operations Manager to oversee high-volume production operations. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute significantly to the company's growth, with a competitive salary and benefits package in Worcestershire, accessible from Kidderminster. Ideal candidates will bring leadership and management experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Generous salary

Pension scheme

Performance-related bonus

Qualifications

• Experienced Operations Manager in high-volume manufacturing.
• Ability to plan and organize production in a busy environment.
• Assertive and capable under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations against performance metrics.
• Develop and grow direct reports and teams.
• Drive Health & Safety culture on site.

Skills

Team Leadership

Health & Safety Management

Quality Control

Continuous Improvement

Organizational Skills

Education

Management qualification (ILM, NVQ4 or equivalent)

BTEC in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Technical Network has been retained by a major building products manufacturer to source an experienced Operations Manager. Responsible for one of their key production areas, this role provides a brilliant opportunity for a resilient and driven individual to make their mark on a growing UK business.

Operations Manager

Salary: c£60,000 + benefits

Location: Worcestershire (commutable from Kidderminster, Bromsgrove, Droitwich, Bromyard, Ludlow areas)

Job Purpose

1. Management of a high-volume manufacturing process overseeing day-to-day operations for the site against H&S, QCD performance metrics.
2. Develop and grow your direct reports and the team around you to build a positive and nurturing environment.
3. Implementation and review of Standard Operating Procedures/KPIs.
4. Manage and mentor a diverse team, fostering engagement and professional growth.
5. Driving a strong culture of Health & Safety on site.
6. Leading and driving Continuous Improvement activities.

Experience Required

You will already be an experienced Operations Manager or Senior Production Manager working within a fast-paced volume manufacturing environment and seeking your next career step with an expanding and successful organisation.

• Experience of leading teams in a high-volume/large batch production, pressurised manufacturing environment.
• Experience of coaching and mentoring an already strong team.
• Ability to plan and organise manning, materials, and production in a busy environment along with excellent management, prioritisation, and organisational skills.
• Assertive, independent, and self-sufficient with the ability to cope effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to drive performance against KPIs.
• Management or supervisory qualifications such as ILM, NVQ4, HNC, Degree, IOSH.
• Time served / BTEC Mechanical Engineering and lean/sigma training are highly desirable.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional with leadership experience to be part of the senior management team within an expanding organisation with continued investment from the group. In return, my client offers a generous salary, pension, and performance-related bonus scheme. Most importantly, this is an opportunity to make a significant contribution to the success and growth of the business and become an instrumental part of the senior management team.

Apply online or call Robert Wigley for a confidential discussion at technical-network.co.uk.

Technical Network Recruitment specializes in search & selection for mid to senior-level appointments in engineering & manufacturing sectors, including automotive, aerospace, defence, advanced materials, capital equipment, & automation.