Operations Manager - Site Operations Manager

Michael Page; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-related bonus up to 15%

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a growing manufacturing business in Sheffield to recruit an experienced Operations Manager who will lead a site of around 80 Operators across Goods In, Machining, Manufacturing, Testing, Quality, H&S and Despatch.

You will drive continuous improvement, implement visual management and KPI tracking, and develop capacity planning, scheduling and performance management to support commercial targets.

Qualifications

• Senior Operations Management experience in a mid-to-heavy engineering environment.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams end-to-end from order receipt through to customer delivery.
• Track record delivering KPIs and driving measurable business improvements.
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma or broader Continuous Improvement experience.
• Excellent leadership, people management and coaching skills.
• Strong planning, organisational and communications abilities.
• Hands-on, can-do attitude with sound HSE knowledge.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems to drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a site of ~80 Operators across Goods In, Machining, Manufacturing, Testing, Quality, H&S and Despatch
• Create and embed KPIs to improve operational performance
• Implement visual management tools and KPI tracking systems
• Drive operational excellence and CI activities
• Develop capacity planning, scheduling and performance management processes
• Identify and deliver process improvement and capital investment opportunities
• Lead and develop operational staff to a high performing, collaborative environment
• Ensure performance supports commercial objectives, revenue targets and cost control
• Produce regular performance reports and insights into operations

Skills

Leadership

Lean/Six Sigma

People management

Planning & scheduling

Tools

ERP/MRP

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager to lead a team of c.80 across the full site operation. This role will drive continuous improvement across the site and shape the future performance of this growing manufacturing business.

My client is a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business supplying critical metal products and services to customers across a diverse range of industrial sectors. With a reputation for quality, operational excellence and continuous investment, they are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to play a pivotal role in driving operational performance, process efficiency and future growth across their Sheffield site.

Description

This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for the overall operational performance of the site. Reporting directly into the Group Operations Director, you will lead multiple functions across the operation, ensuring safe, efficient and customer-focused delivery while supporting strategic business objectives and ongoing business growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading a team of 80 skilled Operators across several departments including Goods In, Machining, Manufacturing, Testing, Quality, H&S and Despatch
• Creating and embedding a range of KPIs to improve operational performance
• Implementing visual management tools and KPI tracking systems
• Driving operational excellence and continuous improvement activities
• Developing capacity planning, scheduling and performance management processes.
• Identifying and delivering process improvement and capital investment opportunities.
• Leading and developing operational staff to foster a collaborative, high performing working environment
• Ensuring operational performance supports commercial objectives, revenue targets and cost control
• Producing regular performance reports and providing insight into operational activities and improvements

Profile

I am keen to speak with experienced Operational leaders who can demonstrate:

• Proven success in a senior Operations Management role within a medium to heavy engineering environment
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams from order receipt through to customer delivery
• A strong track record of delivering operational KPIs and driving measurable business improvements
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or broader Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Excellent leadership, people management and coaching skills
• Strong planning, organisational and communication abilities
• A hands-on approach and can-do attitude
• Sound knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental compliance requirements
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems to drive operational performance
• A strong data driven mindset and a passion for continuous improvement
• Experience in the metals, aerospace or oil & gas industries would be advantageous (but is not essential)

Job Offer

• Annual profit related bonus scheme paying up to 15%.
• Enhanced 5% pension scheme.
• Life assurance, private healthcare and more
• Opportunity to make a significant impact within a successful and growing organisation.