Senior Factory Operations Leader — Lean & Delivery

Harvey Beric Associates; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

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.