Operations Manager

Loom Talent; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Sheffield is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to oversee daily operations and production planning. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in manufacturing, especially in precision engineering or electronics. Key responsibilities include driving productivity improvements, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and developing production teams. This role offers a salary range of £45,000 to £50,000 and requires strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in manufacturing operations management, ideally in precision engineering or electronics.
• Strong track record of improving quality, delivery, and efficiency.
• Solid knowledge of ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve delivery targets.
• Own production planning and resource allocation.
• Drive improvements in productivity and efficiency.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Operational discipline

Continuous improvement mindset

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Manufacturing

Degree in Operations Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Role: Operations Manager (Manufacturing)
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

The Role

An established manufacturing business supplying technically demanding products to industrial and OEM customers is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing and production planning.

This is a senior, hands-on role for a proven manufacturing leader with strong operational discipline and a continuous improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve on-time, right-first-time delivery.
• Own production planning, capacity management, and resource allocation.
• Embed lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement as standard practice.
• Drive improvements in productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
• Ensure equipment reliability and minimise downtime through effective maintenance.
• Maintain compliance with ISO and customer-specific quality standards.
• Manage procurement, supplier performance, inventory accuracy, and material availability.
• Oversee logistics and dispatch to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Champion health, safety, and environmental standards across the site.
• Lead, coach, and develop production teams to build capability and accountability.
• Monitor operational KPIs and deliver measurable performance improvements.
• Support new product introduction and process scalability initiatives.

Key Experiences

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or similar (preferred).
• 10+ years' experience in manufacturing operations manager, ideally in precision engineering, electronics, or similar environments.
• Strong track record of improving quality, delivery, efficiency, and cost.
• Solid knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and ISO 9001.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems for production planning.
• Hands-on, visible leader with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.