Operations Manager - Manufacturing & Process Excellence

Holt Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Horsham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Engineering Recruitment Ltd in Horsham is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily manufacturing and operational processes within a growing engineering environment.

You will collaborate with Programme Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Manufacturing to meet customer requirements and business objectives. The role emphasizes Lean/continuous improvement, data-driven KPI management, and a hands-on leadership style in a complex manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of operational processes, workflow optimisation, and performance management.
• Experience using Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma.
• Competence in data analysis, reporting, and KPI management.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations to meet lead times, costs, and quality targets.
• Create capacity and resource plans for people, materials, space, and equipment.
• Collaborate with Programme Management, Engineering, and Supply Chain to support objectives.
• Monitor KPIs and drive actions to improve productivity, quality, efficiency, and delivery.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve utilisation and throughput.
• Support team development, performance management, and training needs.
• Ensure assets and facilities are maintained and safe.

Skills

Operational excellence

Continuous improvement

Data analysis & KPI reporting

Education

Engineering or manufacturing degree

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Holt Engineering Recruitment Ltd in Horsham is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily manufacturing and operational processes within a growing engineering environment.

You will collaborate with Programme Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Manufacturing to meet customer requirements and business objectives. The role emphasizes Lean/continuous improvement, data-driven KPI management, and a hands-on leadership style in a complex manufacturing setting.