Operations Manager

Manpower; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee a high-volume production facility in Nottingham. This hands-on leadership role involves driving operational performance, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and managing production schedules for maximum efficiency. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in manufacturing, particularly in metal packaging or related fields, and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive rate for a 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• Strong operations management experience in manufacturing, particularly in metal packaging or FMCG.
• Proven leadership skills in a high-volume production environment.
• Solid understanding of lean, CI, and manufacturing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day plant operations for metal packaging manufacturing.
• Manage production schedules, resources, and performance KPIs.
• Drive continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and cost control.

Skills

Operations management experience in manufacturing

Leadership skills in high-volume production

Understanding of lean manufacturing

Commercial awareness and budget control

Job description

Operations Manager - FMCG
Location: Sutton, NG17 7RB - Full-time on-site
Contract Length: 6 months
IR35: Inside
Rate: Competitive

Our client, a leader in metal packaging manufacturing, is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to take charge of a high-volume production facility. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be driving operational performance, ensuring production targets are hit, quality standards are exceeded, and teams are performing at their best.

What you'll do:

Lead day-to-day plant operations for metal packaging manufacturing.

Manage production schedules, resources, and performance KPIs.

Drive continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and cost control.

Ensure strict compliance with H&S, quality, and environmental standards.

Lead, coach, and develop operational teams to deliver results.

What you'll bring:

Strong operations management experience in manufacturing - ideally metal packaging, canning, or high-speed FMCG.

Proven leadership skills in a high-volume production environment.

Solid understanding of lean, CI, and manufacturing best practices.

Commercial awareness with budget control experience.

Why apply?
This is a great chance to make an impact in a global manufacturing business, leading operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

? Apply now to take on this exciting contract and keep production running at peak performance

Job Info

Job Title:

Operations Manager

Company:

Manpower

Location:

Competitive

Posted:

Aug 8th 2025

Closes:

Sep 8th 2025

Sector:

Other

Contract:

Contract

Hours:

Full Time

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