Senior Ops Leader - Lean, Automation & Fabrication

Stafforce Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Tees Valley seeks an experienced Senior Operations Manager to oversee manufacturing operations and lead Section Managers in a fabrication environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years' leadership experience in a heavy industrial setting, strong knowledge of fabrication and welding processes, alongside a degree in Business or a related field. This role emphasizes operational excellence, continuous improvement, and collaboration across various teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing operations leadership experience in an industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of fabrication and welding processes.
• Extensive knowledge of supply chain and logistics operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Section Managers for high-performing teams.
• Oversee manufacturing operations in a fabrication-focused environment.
• Implement corrective or optimisation actions based on operational data.

Skills

Manufacturing operations leadership

Fabrication and welding processes

Lean methodologies

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business or related discipline

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in Tees Valley seeks an experienced Senior Operations Manager to oversee manufacturing operations and lead Section Managers in a fabrication environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years' leadership experience in a heavy industrial setting, strong knowledge of fabrication and welding processes, alongside a degree in Business or a related field. This role emphasizes operational excellence, continuous improvement, and collaboration across various teams.