VIM Manager

Shillito Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Shillito Group is seeking an experienced Operations Manager in Sheffield to oversee a specialist manufacturing department. The role involves managing daily operations, ensuring production and quality targets are met, and leading a skilled team. Candidates should have experience in manufacturing, operational management, and a strong understanding of health and safety principles. This position offers an opportunity to drive continuous improvement within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within manufacturing or engineering.
• Experience managing teams in a technical production environment.
• Strong understanding of operational management and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily departmental operations to meet production targets.
• Maintain health, safety, and environmental compliance in the department.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the team in a performance-focused environment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for safety and efficiency.

Skills

Team management

Operational management

Health and safety compliance

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Technical or engineering qualifications

Job description

Shillito Group is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead a specialist manufacturing department within a fast paced engineering environment.

This role is responsible for the safe and efficient day to day running of the department, ensuring production, quality and operational targets are achieved. The successful candidate will lead and develop a skilled team while driving high standards across safety, performance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Operations and Production

Manage daily departmental operations to ensure production targets, quality standards and delivery schedules are achieved.

Work closely with planning and support functions to maintain efficient workflow and minimise disruption.

Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.

Safety and Quality

Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance throughout the department.

Ensure operational procedures and quality standards are followed consistently.

Support investigations and corrective actions relating to safety or quality issues.

Leadership and Team Management

Lead, motivate and develop the departmental team within a performance focused environment.

Manage day to day people responsibilities including training, attendance and performance management.

Promote a positive working culture built around accountability, teamwork and professionalism.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency and cost control.

Support wider business objectives through strong operational leadership and performance management.

Skills and Experience

Previous experience within manufacturing, engineering, industrial processing or heavy industry.

Experience managing teams within a technical production environment.

Strong understanding of operational management, health and safety and continuous improvement principles.

Good communication, organisation and problem solving skills.

Technical or engineering qualifications would be advantageous.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a hands on operational leader who can manage people, process and performance within a demanding manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established business focused on operational excellence and long term growth.