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Job summary
A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Operations Manager to lead a dynamic operations team in Newport. The candidate should have a strong engineering background and demonstrate leadership qualities. Responsibilities include overseeing production planning and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for career advancement.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Strong track record in engineering or capital equipment manufacturing operations.
- Natural leader able to inspire, motivate, and develop teams.
- Experience applying Lean tools such as Six Sigma and Kaizen.
Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire teams across various operations.
- Champion Health & Safety standards.
- Contribute to business growth and manage resources effectively.
Skills
Education
Lead a growing operations team where your decisions directly shape performance. Join an innovative, environmentally focused engineering business.
About Our Client
Our client is a recognised UK leader in providing innovative, environmentally focused engineering solutions. With a strong reputation for technical expertise, reliability, and sustainability, they support industries nationwide and are continuing to expand their operations - making this a perfect time to join.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead and inspire multi-skilled teams across production planning, workshops, assembly, fleet, and yard operations.
- Champion world-class Health & Safety standards, embedding a culture of safety first.
- Ensure every piece of equipment is delivered Right First Time and On Time In Full.
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation across processes, people, and systems.
- Own quality investigations, embedding a root-cause mindset and raising standards across the board.
- Build capability within your team through coaching, mentoring, and clear performance management.
- Collaborate closely with peers to ensure seamless service delivery to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Contribute to business growth by managing resources, controlling costs, and making smart CAPEX decisions.
The Successful Applicant
What We\'re Looking For
- Strong track record in engineering or capital equipment manufacturing operations.
- A natural leader with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop teams.
- Solid technical knowledge of mechanical assembly and/or workshop processes.
- Deep understanding of Health, Safety, and Quality (ISO9001:2015 desirable).
- Experience of Lean tools and methodologies (Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.).
- Commercially astute with the confidence to influence and drive change.
- Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering/Manufacturing preferred.
- NEBOSH/IOSH qualification an advantage.
- Competitive salary
- Excellent pension, bonus & benefits package
- A leadership role with real influence and career growth opportunities
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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