Senior Operations Manager – Precision Manufacturing

Owen Daniels; Northampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 10%

Pension matching up to 10%

Private medical scheme

Income protection

Death in service

35 days annual leave

Job summary

Owen Daniels is recruiting an experienced Operations Manager for a world-class precision manufacturing environment in Northampton. You will lead all site operations, balancing hands-on decision making with long-term strategic planning to optimise quality, delivery and cost.

The role requires strong CNC/manufacturing understanding, a track record in regulated engineering sectors, and a proven ability to drive cross-functional teams and continuous improvement programs within a growing, financially

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of large operational teams in a precision engineering environment.
• Strong Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement background.
• Experience with budgeting, cost control and P&L in a plant setting.
• Experience implementing ISO9001, AS9100 and health & safety requirements.
• Ability to develop and execute long-term operational strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead all operational activities across manufacturing and engineering site.
• Drive Lean initiatives to improve efficiency, quality and delivery.
• Oversee planning, purchasing, manufacturing integration and scheduling.
• Manage KPIs, budgets and P&L responsibilities for site operations.
• Support new product introduction and engineering changes.
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001, AS9100 and H&S standards.
• Enhance quality, efficiency and process optimisation across the facility.
• Support long-term growth and capability development.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma/Operational Excellence

P&L Responsibility

Strategic Planning

Job description

Owen Daniels is recruiting an experienced Operations Manager for a world-class precision manufacturing environment in Northampton. You will lead all site operations, balancing hands-on decision making with long-term strategic planning to optimise quality, delivery and cost.

The role requires strong CNC/manufacturing understanding, a track record in regulated engineering sectors, and a proven ability to drive cross-functional teams and continuous improvement programs within a growing, financially