Operations Manager

Chase And Holland; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Full Christmas shutdown

Company pension scheme

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Regular internal training and personal

Employee assistance programme and**

Healthcare helpline

Employee discounts

Growing business at industry forefront

Job summary

Chase & Holland in Nottinghamshire is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead end-to-end operations, including scheduling, manufacturing, stock and supply chain. You will drive efficiency, implement improvements and support growth across the business.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will manage a multi-functional team, develop staff, monitor KPIs and ensure high health and safety standards while collaborating with Engineering, Sales and Finance.

Qualifications

• Senior operational leadership experience.
• Experience managing scheduling, manufacturing, warehouse and supply chain.
• Strong people management and performance development skills.
• Commercially aware with KPI tracking and data analysis.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers/subcontractors and improving processes.
• Solid health and safety knowledge and practice.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the operations team, including scheduling, project coordination and manufacturing, promoting a collaborative culture.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, training, performance reviews and development.
• Oversee engineering scheduling and resource planning for efficiency and customer service.
• Monitor KPIs, productivity and costs to drive improvements.
• Manage production, warehouse and stock control, optimise inventory and working capital.
• Develop stock management processes to ensure material availability.
• Negotiate with suppliers/subcontractors and improvement of supply chain strategies.
• Ensure high health and safety standards across all sites and activities.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Sales and Finance for smooth handovers and invoicing.
• Produce monthly reports on operational KPIs, invoiced sales and workload.
• Support ERP system implementation and embed new processes.

Skills

Operations leadership

Scheduling

Manufacturing

Warehouse management

Supply chain

People management

KPIs & data analysis

Health & safety

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

ERP systems

Job description

Operations Manager – Nottinghamshire – £60,000

Chase & Holland are proud to be working with a growing and innovative business in Nottinghamshire who are currently seeking an experienced Operations Manager to take responsibility for their end-to-end operational function. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation operating at the forefront of environmental technology. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will lead the operations, scheduling, manufacturing, stock and supply chain functions, driving operational efficiency, improving processes and supporting the continued growth and profitability of the business.

Package & Benefits:

• £60,000 salary
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Full Christmas shutdown, including Christmas Eve
• Company pension scheme
• Holiday buy/sell scheme after two years' service
• Regular internal training and personalised development plan
• Employee assistance programme and healthcare helpline
• Access to a range of employee discounts
• Opportunity to join a growing business at the forefront of industry innovation

Operations Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the operations team, including scheduling, project coordination and manufacturing, promoting a positive, collaborative and accountable working culture
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, training, performance reviews and employee development across the team
• Oversee engineering scheduling and resource planning, ensuring efficient utilisation, forward planning and excellent customer service
• Monitor scheduling KPIs, engineering productivity and operational performance, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Manage production operations, warehouse activities and stock control, maintaining accurate inventory levels while minimising unnecessary stockholding and working capital
• Develop and improve stock management processes, ensuring the availability of materials to meet operational requirements
• Manage supplier and subcontractor relationships, negotiating competitive pricing, quality, service and lead timesDevelop an effective supply chain strategy, identifying opportunities for cost savings, dual sourcing and continuous improvement
• Ensure high standards of health and safety across the workshop, warehouse, customer sites and subcontractor activities
• Work closely with Engineering, Sales and Finance to ensure effective communication, smooth project handovers and timely order fulfilment and invoicing
• Produce monthly management reports covering operational KPIs, invoiced sales, future workloads, resource utilisation, lead times and operational efficiencies
• Support the implementation of a new ERP system, ensuring new processes are embedded effectively across the operations team
• Resolve operational and customer service issues promptly, maintaining strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, support profitable growth and promote sustainable working practices

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in an Operations Manager or similar senior operational leadership role
• Experience managing multiple operational functions, ideally including scheduling, manufacturing, warehouse/stock control and supply chain
• Strong people management skills, with experience developing teams and managing performance
• Commercially aware, with the ability to monitor KPIs, analyse data and drive operational efficiencies
• Experience managing suppliers and subcontractors, including negotiations around cost, quality and service
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements and operational best practice
• Confident working cross-functionally with departments such as Engineering, Sales and Finance
• Experience implementing or improving business systems, processes and reporting
• A proactive, hands‑on and solutions-focused approach, with a strong commitment to customer service and continuous improvement