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Operations Manager

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leicester

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Operations Manager
  
 Location: North Leicester
  
 Overview
  
 This is a hands-on Operations Manager role with full ownership of a well-established manufacturing site, forming a key part of a growing multi-site group with clear scope to drive performance and improvement.

 The site is currently performing well across delivery, quality and profitability. The focus of the role is to maintain this position through a safe and effective transition, before driving continuous improvementin efficiency, standards and overall performance.

 This is not a strategic or corporate role. It is a practical, shop floor led leadership position suited to someone stepping up into full site responsibility, with a clear progression route into a Director level role within 12-18 months.
  
 Site & Structure
  
Headcount: c.50-60 
Lean management structure 
Direct reports: 5 supervisors (Production, Quality, Engineering, Maint, Shop Floor) 
CNC machining environment - c.60 machines 
Production: low to medium volume of large and complex components 
Site turnover: c.£9m 
Output: c.4,500 parts per month across c.70 product lines  Environment
  
Stable, profitable and well run business 
Strong existing team with good technical capability 
Established processes already in place 
No major operational issues or turnaround required 
Opportunity to improve efficiency, flow and site standards 
Practical, no nonsense SME culture 
Improvements need to be introduced in a collaborative and considered way  Key Responsibilities
  
Lead the day to day running of the manufacturing site 
Manage and develop supervisors and shop floor teams 
Drive performance across output, efficiency and utilisation 
Maintain high standards of quality, health and safety and organisation 
Improve visual standards, flow and shop floor discipline 
Identify and deliver practical improvements in operator efficiency and site performance 
Drive continuous improvement across operations through people, process and behaviour 
Work alongside central planning and logistics (not owned by role) 
Engage with customers on operational matters where required 
Report directly to Managing Director on performance, improvements and future opportunities 
Contribute to improving cost base, output and overall site profitability through operational performance  Technical & Operational Context
  
CNC machining environment (understanding helpful but not critical) 
Quality standards: IATF and ISO 
Planning and scheduling handled centrally 
Strong technical machining capability already in team 
Current performance levels:  
OEE: high 70s 
On time delivery: c.98% 
Scrap: <1%  
Role focused on people, performance and output rather than technical delivery  What This Role Is Not
  
Not a strategic Operations Director role 
Not a corporate or highly structured environment 
Not a turnaround or firefighting situation 
Not reliant on deep CNC expertise  Mindset & Behavioural Profile (Critical)
  
 This role will be defined by attitude and approach more than technical skill.
  
 The successful individual will:
  
Be driven to improve an already good operation 
Take pride in running a high standard manufacturing site 
Want to make the site better, not just maintain it 
Be highly visible and hands on with the team 
Take ownership and accountability for performance 
Be able to introduce change in a collaborative, non-dictatorial way  They will naturally:
  
Push for higher efficiency and output 
Improve standards across the site 
Get the best out of people through engagement and accountability 
Look for improvements rather than accept the status quo 
Balance challenge with respect for existing processes and people  This is someone who wants to build something better, not just manage what exists.
  
 Candidate Profile

Currently operating as:
  
Operations Manager / Director  
Head of Operations 
Production Manager 
Manufacturing Manager   
Experience in:  
SME manufacturing environments 
Hands on leadership roles 
Managing teams through supervisors 
Driving performance through people rather than systems  
Background likely in:  
CNC machining 
Production engineering - metal 
Fabrication, machining or similar manufacturing environments  
Not suited to:  
Large corporate backgrounds 
Highly siloed or process heavy roles 
Individuals reliant on hierarchy or structure to deliver results   Motivations & Career Stage
  
 The ideal candidate will be:
  
Ambitious and ready to step into full site leadership 
Looking for ownership and accountability 
Frustrated by lack of progression or autonomy in current role 
Motivated by improving performance and making an impact  Typically:
  
Mid-career looking for the next step up 
Has experienced tough / pressured environments 
Now wants to apply those lessons in a better-run business 
Looking for a long-term opportunity with progression to the Director level  Package
  
Salary: £60k to £75k (flexible for the right individual) 
Optional Company vehicle (electric) 
Strong handover with current Operations Director 
Clear opportunity to progress into Director role within 12-18 months 
Potential for profit share and earnings to increase earnings in the medium/ longer term   Apply or message for a confidential chat.

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