Operations Manager

Orion Electrotech; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in the West Midlands seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead the commissioning and setup of a new manufacturing facility. The role involves managing a team to drive operational excellence by achieving key KPIs and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in production management, strong leadership skills, and a degree in engineering. This position offers an attractive salary and benefits in a fully site-based role.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension

Health Care Scheme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Company ownership scheme

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in Operations or Production Management within a technical manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety Management and lean manufacturing practices.
• Hands-on experience in electro-mechanical manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, manage, and develop a team of Team Leaders, Technicians, and Test Engineers.
• Achieve key operational KPIs including On-Time Delivery and Out-of-Box Defects.
• Oversee inventory management and calibration processes.

Skills

Operations Management

Team Leadership

Process Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Health & Safety Management

Education

Degree or HNC in Electronic, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Operations Manager

Manufacturing Operations Manager

£ Attractive Basic Salary benefits

Fully site based, 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Thursday with early finish Friday

Benefits 25 days 8 BH (33) Pension Health Care Scheme EV Scheme, company ownership scheme

Be at the Heart of Building Something New

Are you ready to take on a rare opportunity to shape and lead a brand-new manufacturing facility from the ground up?

If so, we’re looking for an experienced and dynamicOperations Managerto help establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing and assembly facility.

In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the commissioning and setup of our new production, assembly and test teams working closely with international transfer teams as operations are consolidated from overseas sites. You’ll also recruit and develop a talented team to deliver world-class results in safety, quality, and delivery.

If you’re motivated by building teams, improving processes, and delivering measurable results in a fast paced, complex electro-mechanical assembly manufacturing environment — this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

Key accountabilities as Operations Manager:

• Recruit, manage, and develop a team of Team Leaders, Technicians, and Test Engineers.
• Create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, aligned with lean principles.
• Support the initial transfer of manufacturing from overseas facilities.
• Drive team performance through clear objectives, coaching, and hands-on leadership.

Deliver Operational Excellence

• Achieve key operational KPIs — includingOn-Time Delivery (OTD),Out-of-Box Defects (OOB),Past Due Backlog (PDBL), and efficiency targets.
• Plan and forecastrevenue and costs, ensuring operational budgets are met.
• Overseeinventory managementand calibration processes in partnership with Supply Chain and Engineering teams.
• Ensure seamless day-to-day production flow and proactive issue resolution.

Collaborate Across the Business

• Work closely withProcurement, Distribution, Engineering, and Qualityteams to ensure operational alignment.
• Support audits, manage non-conformance investigations, and maintain top-tier product quality.
• Partner withCustomer Service and After-Salesteams to ensure excellent delivery performance and customer satisfaction.

To succeed in this key Operations Management role, you will ideally bring:

• 10 years’ experience inOperations or Production Managementwithin a technical manufacturing environment (ideally £25M turnover).
• Prior experience with manufacturing transfer/s
• Proven success leadingmulti-skilled technical teamsin a cross-functional structure.
• Strong understanding ofHealth & Safety Managementand lean manufacturing practices.
• Hands-on experience inelectro-mechanical or similarly complex manufacturing environments.
• Degree or HNC inElectronic, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering(or equivalent expereience).
• Passionate aboutdeveloping people, driving results, and delivering excellence.

If you’re excited by the idea of leading a major operational transformation and building a high-performing team from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply via the link or contact Alison Kemp for further details