Operations Manager

TipTopJob; Newport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Wales is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily production operations. The ideal candidate will manage a team of 40, drive process improvements, and ensure operational excellence. The role offers a salary of up to £60,000 and benefits such as Early Finish Fridays. This is a key leadership position with opportunities for real influence and career progression.

Benefits

Up to £60,000 salary

Early Finish Fridays

Leadership role with influence

Qualifications

• Experienced Operations/Production Manager from manufacturing or engineering.
• Confident on the shop floor with a hands-on, solutions-focused approach.
• Passionate about improving culture, systems, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations for a team of 40.
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs including quality, output, efficiency, and downtime.

Skills

Strong people leadership

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Root-cause investigations

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Up to A GBP 60,000 + Early Finish Fridays

Shropshire

Ready to take the bull by the horns and create something new? Were looking for an Operations Manager who wants to lead from the front, drive improvement, and shape a high-performance culture within a growing manufacturing/engineering environment.

This Operations Manager role is ideal for someone who thrives on building strong teams, improving processes, and delivering exceptional operational results.

The Role

As Operations Manager, youll oversee daily production operations, leading a team of around 40 across build, quality, logistics and supply chain. Youll turn business goals into clear plans, keep performance on track, and champion continuous improvement from the shop floor up.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and motivate the production team to deliver quality, efficiency and on:time output
• Plan and manage production schedules and resources
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitor KPIs including quality, output, efficiency and downtime
• Strengthen communication between shop floor and senior leadership
• Support recruitment, onboarding and development of new team members
• Improve process consistency, documentation and material flow
• Lead root:cause investigations and corrective actions

About You

• Experienced Operations/Production Manager from manufacturing or engineering
• Strong people leadership and communication skills
• Confident on the shop floor with a hands:on, solutions:focused approach
• Experience with MRP/ERP, production planning and workflow optimisation
• Passionate about improving culture, systems and performance
• A degree is beneficial but not essential if you bring strong practical experience.

Whats on Offer

• Up to A GBP 60k salary
• Early Finish Fridays
• The chance to shape processes, systems and culture
• A key leadership role with real influence and progression

If youre an Operations Manager ready to drive change and build something special, apply today.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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