Operations Manager

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Newport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee production operations in a thriving engineering environment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience in manufacturing, and a passion for continuous improvement. This role offers a salary up to £60,000 and the opportunity to shape the operations' culture and processes. Apply today to drive change and build something special.

Benefits

Salary up to £60,000

Early Finish Fridays

Leadership role with progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced Operations/Production Manager from manufacturing or engineering.
• Confident on the shop floor with a hands-on, solutions-focused approach.
• Strong people leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations, leading a team of around 40.
• Plan and manage production schedules and resources.
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean Manufacturing

Process Improvement

Production Planning

Education

Degree in relevant field (beneficial)

Tools

MRP/ERP Systems

Job description

Operations Manager

Up to £60,000 + Early Finish Fridays
Shropshire

Ready to take the bull by the horns and create something new? We’re 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, you’ll oversee daily production operations, leading a team of around 40 across build, quality, logistics and supply chain. You’ll 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.

What’s on Offer

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

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

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