Operations Manager

Pin Point Recruitment; Sunderland Bridge; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for a manufacturing facility in Sunderland. The ideal candidate will have operational leadership experience within an engineering/manufacturing environment, strategic thinking skills, and a proven track record in managing operations. This role offers a salary of circa £65,000 plus benefits, and is critical for leading the team through an important scale-up phase in the business.

Qualifications

• Proven operational leadership within an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership skills with a strategic mindset.
• Experience in managing day-to-day operations and contributing to growth strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operations at the manufacturing site.
• Develop a high-performing team and foster a positive culture.
• Lead the team through the challenges of a new factory set-up.
• Work with the Board to develop growth strategies.
• Implement process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
• Forge relationships with key suppliers and customers.

Skills

Operational leadership in engineering/manufacturing

Strategic thinking

Team management

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Operations Manager

• Salary circa £65,000 a year plus benefits package
• Sunderland
• Permanent staff position

An experienced Operations Manager is wanted to head up a highly skilled team at their growing manufacturing facility in Sunderland.

The company manufactures a range of specialist equipment for a global customer base spanning multiple industry sectors.

A key part of a global engineering group, they are taking the next exciting steps in their business scale-up and are looking for the right leader to help them on this journey.

Are you the person to drive the business to the next level?

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Proven operational leadership within an engineering/manufacturing environment, in a position such as Operations Director, Site Lead, General Manager etc
• Strategic thinking with strong leadership skills
• A proven track record of managing day-to-day operations while also contributing to long-term corporate growth strategies.
• Degree educated in a relevant field is a benefit, but not as important as the experience you’ll bring with you

What You’ll Be Doing

• Overseeing all operations at the manufacturing site, effectively managing the business as it scales up.
• Developing a high-performing team, fostering a positive, collaborative culture.
• Leading the team through the various challenges of a new factory set-up
• Working with the Board to develop and implement growth strategies
• Implementing process improvements & cost-saving initiatives (without compromising quality) to enhance operational scalability
• Forging strong relationships with key suppliers & customers

To find out more about the next step in your career, please apply today or get in touch with John Dorling at Pin Point Recruitment for a confidential conversation.