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Operations Manager

Job Posted: 12 hours ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hutton, Essex

Expire in: a month

Job Description

About the Opportunity

Contek Recruitment are working on behalf of a well-established, family-owned manufacturing business based in Essex.

With decades of industry experience, our client specialises in bespoke and repeat manufacturing, supported by in-house tooling and a loyal customer base. The business also undertakes larger, special-purpose projects and supplies to both UK and international markets.

Due to planned retirement, the owners are seeking an ambitious and capable individual to join the business with a clear pathway to step into a General Manager position and ultimately run the company.

The Role

This is a unique opportunity offering far more than a traditional Operations Manager position.

You will initially take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the operation, with a structured transition into full leadership of the business.

Key Responsibilities

  * Oversee daily operations across production, tooling, and dispatch

  * Manage workflow for bespoke and repeat manufacturing orders

  * Coordinate production planning, including larger special-purpose machinery projects

  * Ensure delivery targets and quality standards are consistently met

  * Liaise with customers on technical specifications and requirements

  * Support export orders and logistics coordination

  * Lead, motivate, and develop a skilled manufacturing team

  * Identify and implement process improvements

About You

Essential:

  * Proven experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment

  * Strong operational leadership and organisational skills

  * Ability to manage both people and production processes

  * Commercial awareness and an interest in long-term business leadership

Desirable:

  * Toolmaking background or apprenticeship highly advantageous

  * Experience within bespoke or low-volume manufacturing environments

  * Knowledge of machining and production planning

  * Exposure to export or international supply

The Opportunity

  * Clear and genuine succession plan to General Manager

  * Opportunity to take over the running of a well-established, profitable business

  * Work closely with the current owners during a structured handover

  * Long-term career stability with significant leadership responsibility

  * A varied role combining hands-on operations, leadership, and strategic input

Who This Would Suit

  * An experienced Operations Manager ready to step up

  * A Production Manager or Senior Engineer seeking leadership progression

  * An entrepreneurial individual interested in eventually running a business

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