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Senior Factory Operations Leader — Lean & Delivery

Harvey Beric Associates

Burton upon Trent

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GBP 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

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Job summary

A manufacturing recruitment agency is seeking an Operations Manager in Burton upon Trent to lead operations in a fast-paced environment. You will oversee production planning, logistics, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of manufacturing management experience, a hands-on leadership approach, and is comfortable working on the shop floor. Strong communication and ERP knowledge are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing operations management.
  • Strong understanding of production processes and factory flow.
  • Comfortable in a hands-on role working with shopfloor teams.
  • Experience with continuous improvement and lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day factory operations and meet output targets.
  • Oversee production planning and stock control.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Manage supply chain activity for cost control.
  • Ensure compliance with H&S and quality standards.

Skills

Manufacturing experience
Leadership skills
Lean tools implementation
Communication skills
Data-driven decision-making

Tools

ERP knowledge
MRP knowledge
Job description
A manufacturing recruitment agency is seeking an Operations Manager in Burton upon Trent to lead operations in a fast-paced environment. You will oversee production planning, logistics, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of manufacturing management experience, a hands-on leadership approach, and is comfortable working on the shop floor. Strong communication and ERP knowledge are essential for success in this role.
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