Operations Manager

Role: Operations Manager (Manufacturing)
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

The Role

An established manufacturing business supplying technically demanding products to industrial and OEM customers is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing and production planning.

This is a senior, hands-on role for a proven manufacturing leader with strong operational discipline and a continuous improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve on-time, right-first-time delivery.
• Own production planning, capacity management, and resource allocation.
• Embed lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement as standard practice.
• Drive improvements in productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
• Ensure equipment reliability and minimise downtime through effective maintenance.
• Maintain compliance with ISO and customer-specific quality standards.
• Manage procurement, supplier performance, inventory accuracy, and material availability.
• Oversee logistics and dispatch to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Champion health, safety, and environmental standards across the site.
• Lead, coach, and develop production teams to build capability and accountability.
• Monitor operational KPIs and deliver measurable performance improvements.
• Support new product introduction and process scalability initiatives.

Key Experiences

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or similar (preferred).
• 10+ years' experience in manufacturing operations manager, ideally in precision engineering, electronics, or similar environments.
• Strong track record of improving quality, delivery, efficiency, and cost.
• Solid knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and ISO 9001.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems for production planning.
• Hands-on, visible leader with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

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