Senior Operations Leader - Manufacturing & Lean Excellence

Loom Talent; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Sheffield is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to oversee daily operations and production planning. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in manufacturing, especially in precision engineering or electronics. Key responsibilities include driving productivity improvements, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and developing production teams. This role offers a salary range of £45,000 to £50,000 and requires strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in manufacturing operations management, ideally in precision engineering or electronics.
• Strong track record of improving quality, delivery, and efficiency.
• Solid knowledge of ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve delivery targets.
• Own production planning and resource allocation.
• Drive improvements in productivity and efficiency.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Operational discipline

Continuous improvement mindset

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Manufacturing

Degree in Operations Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

A leading manufacturing company in Sheffield is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to oversee daily operations and production planning. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in manufacturing, especially in precision engineering or electronics. Key responsibilities include driving productivity improvements, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and developing production teams. This role offers a salary range of £45,000 to £50,000 and requires strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.