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Operations Manager
Job Posted: 13 hours ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hereford and Worcester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Operations Manager / Post-Cast Operations Manager / Manufacturing Operations Lead required for a leading engineering and castings manufacturer based in Worcester.
This role oversees all activity after casting, ensuring components progress smoothly from ceramic shell removal through to Final Inspection. You’ll lead around 35 operatives across multiple work centres, driving daily performance, maintaining production flow, and ensuring output meets weekly and monthly sales targets.
The ideal candidate will bring experience from engineering or manufacturing operations, solid knowledge of tooling/CNC/manufacturing processes, and proven leadership within a batch-production environment. You’ll be highly visible on the shop floor, using Lean tools, data and structured routines to optimise flow, reduce waste and support on-time delivery.
Operations Manager Package
Competitive salary (up to £60,000 depending on experience)
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Free onsite parking
Permanent, full-time role with strong long-term prospectsOperations Manager Role
Manage all post-cast operations from shell removal to Final Inspection
Execute the daily and weekly production plan to meet sales commitments
Maintain a consistent presence on the shop floor, resolving issues and coordinating workflow
Run daily SQCDP/production meetings, highlighting risks and putting recovery plans in place
Improve processes, reduce waste and enhance production flow across work centres
Control the movement of work into Subcontract to ensure on-time delivery
Oversee labour usage, attendance, timekeeping, overtime and shift-related activities
Ensure H&S compliance and drive 5S and continuous improvement initiatives
Keep training documentation current and handle disciplinaries when requiredOperations Manager Requirements
Experience in engineering or manufacturing operations (aerospace/automotive/precision preferred)
At least 5 years’ leadership experience (supervisory level or above)
Strong technical understanding of CNC, tooling and manufacturing processes
Hands-on experience with Lean manufacturing and CI methodologies
Confident with data, KPIs, ERP systems and production tracking tools
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