Operations Manager

Photocentric; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee daily operations in Peterborough. The ideal candidate will drive efficiency and quality while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This role offers a competitive salary package and a supportive environment in a rapidly growing organization.

Benefits

Private Bupa healthcare

In house gym

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Manager or Operations Manager.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets.
• Deep understanding of SOPs, KPIs, and Quality Assurance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficiency and quality.
• Champion LEAN practices and continuous improvements.
• Manage budgets and generate performance reports.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Quality Assurance

Financial acumen

Leadership

Education

Proven experience in manufacturing environments

Job description

Photocentric Ltd is a rapidly growing and award-winning manufacturer with facilities in the UK and USA. As three-time Queen’s Award winners, we innovate in 3D printing, resin development, and craft products, exporting globally.

Our dynamic business model is evolving rapidly through strategic partnerships, and we're now looking for an experienced and driven Production Manager or Operations Manager to join our senior management team in Peterborough.

About the Operations Manager role:

Reporting to the MD as the Operations Manager, you will oversee daily operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality across manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will play a critical role in driving continuous improvement, coordinating cross-functional teams, and supporting the scaling of our operations.

Key Responsibilities for the Operations Manager:

• Full accountability for all production functions ensuring capacity meets demand within set timeframes
• Championing LEAN practices and a continuous improvement culture
• Instilling a Quality-first mindset, delivering products that exceed customer expectations
• Promoting Health & Safety ownership across teams, ensuring full compliance with HSE standards
• Maintaining, revising, and enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensuring full staff training documentation
• Ensuring adherence to ISO and other relevant quality accreditations
• Driving waste reduction and efficiency improvements in production
• Budget ownership for all business units, including labour cost management
• Generating regular performance and output reports for the leadership team
• Supporting automation and machine integration projects with innovative production solutions
• Developing and executing production schedules (daily, weekly, monthly, annual)
• Leading and developing your team using structured tools: objectives, EPRs, PDPs
  
  

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications of our Operations Manager:

• Proven experience as an accomplished Production Manager or Operations Manager within a manufacturing environment
• Hardworking, ambitious, and committed to achieving operational excellence
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and generating data reports
• Demonstrated expertise in continuous improvement and process innovation
• Influential leadership style with the ability to engage, inspire, and develop teams
• Deep understanding of SOPs, KPIs, Lean Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance
• Familiarity with HSE regulations, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Engineering, and Automation processes
  
  

What we offer:

• Competitive salary package
• Monday to Friday schedule (no shift work)
• Private Bupa healthcare
• In house gym
• The opportunity to be part of an innovative, fast-growing, and supportive organisation
  
  

If you would like to join our growing team and feel that you have the necessary skills and experience to become our Operations Manager, please click ‘apply’ now! We would love to hear from you.