Operations Manager

Hyde Group Tooling Division; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization in the high-tech engineering sector is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations at their manufacturing site. The role involves leading a diverse team, ensuring product quality, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in aerospace or defense sectors, strong leadership skills, and a proactive management style. The company offers a generous benefits package and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to discounts from leading retailers

Free parking

Discounted gym membership

Excellent career development opportunities

Fully expensed company car

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a proactive management style.
• Solid grasp of Lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities to meet targets.
• Lead a diverse team in line with company values.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Experience in production or operations management

Tools

Excel

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge, with a forward thinking organisation within the high tech engineering sector? The Hyde Group are established Industry experts within Aerospace Engineering and have a new vacancy for an Operations Manager at our manufacturing site in Denton.

About us

We have successfully supplied to the Aerospace industry for over 50 years. We are currently on track to achieve our strong growth plans and we pride ourselves on delivering right first time solutions and going the extra mile to delight our customers.

About the opportunity

As the Operations Manager, you will play a central role in overseeing and driving the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing facility. You will be responsible for ensuring that products are manufactured efficiently, cost-effectively to the customer quality requirements. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams—including engineering, quality, and supply chain—you will promote a high-performance culture rooted in safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

This role demands strong leadership and strategic thinking, with accountability for production performance and driving initiatives that support long-term business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate daily production activities to meet delivery, quality, and cost targets.

Lead, and manage a diverse team of engineers, operators, and support staff in line with company values and performance expectations.

Champion a Safety-First culture and ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Promote and embed Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives across the production floor.

Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to support new product introductions and process improvements.

Monitor and drive performance using SQCDP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People) principles and operational KPIs.

Manage resource and capacity planning, ensuring efficient allocation of personnel and equipment.

Identify and manage risks and opportunities to enhance business outcomes.

Act as the initial operational escalation point for customer and stakeholder issues, providing timely updates and resolutions.

Manage supplier engagement to ensure delivery and quality standards are maintained.

Prepare and deliver production status updates and reports to internal stakeholders and customers.

Ensure the safe management and effective use of all site assets, facilities, and systems.

About You

Proven experience in a production or operations management role within a manufacturing or engineering environment—Aerospace or Defence sector experience is highly desirable.

Strong leadership capabilities with a hands-on, proactive, and engaging management style.

Sound understanding of engineering drawings, CAD data, and technical documentation.

Solid grasp of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.

Commercially aware, with experience managing risk and contributing to strategic decisions.

Confident in using business systems and tools (e.g., Excel, SAP, Power BI); upskilling would be available as required.

Holds a full UK driving licence and has the legal right to work in the UK.

Key Attributes

Engaging and inspiring leader.

Strategic thinker with the ability to simplify complex issues.

Customer-focused and results-driven.

Capable of seeing the bigger picture while managing day-to-day detail.

Credible, confident, and collaborative.

What we offer

Generous annual leave entitlement.

Exciting benefits package with access to discounts from leading retailers.

Purpose built sites with free parking.

Discounted gym membership.

Excellent career development opportunities available.

Fully expensed company car.

Diversity and Inclusion:

The Hyde Group are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds in particular groups who are currently under represented in our sector.

All our roles require the need to obtain pre-employment security screening checks including referencing.

If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you, then we’d love to hear from you.