Senior Operations Leader — Precision Manufacturing

Elevation Recruitment Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group are exclusive partners with a precision manufacturer based near Sheffield seeking an Operations Manager to own the site’s operations. You will lead across machining, sawing, inspection, stockholding and logistics, while shaping culture, standards and P&L performance.

The role requires a proven metals/precision engineering background, strong leadership, and data-driven process improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in metals or precision engineering.
• Experience running a machine shop with in-depth engineering knowledge.
• Strong process mapping and data-driven approach with ERP/manufacturing systems.
• Understanding of quality standards and health and safety regulations (AS9100 or equivalent).
• Experience of HR management and recruitment within an operational role.
• Leadership and people management with coaching style.
• Excellent communication skills, able to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day performance across machining, sawing, inspection, stockholding and logistics against targets.
• Develop and monitor KPIs including OEE and OTD to drive improvement.
• Lead continuous improvement, embed 5S and right-first-time culture.
• Manage health and safety compliance on site with H&S Manager.
• Contribute to production planning, monitor machine utilisation and control budgets.
• Coach and develop Machining teams and collaborate with Sales on customer projects.
• Identify failures and implement mitigating actions.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Data-driven

Communication

Driving licence

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Elevation Recruitment Group are exclusive partners with a precision manufacturer based near Sheffield seeking an Operations Manager to own the site’s operations. You will lead across machining, sawing, inspection, stockholding and logistics, while shaping culture, standards and P&L performance.

The role requires a proven metals/precision engineering background, strong leadership, and data-driven process improvement.