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Operations Manager

Job Posted: 5 hours ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southampton

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Operations Manager - Southampton
  
 We are looking for Operations Manager to one of our clients, leading manufacturer, delivering high‑quality, innovative transport solutions to major logistics and haulage operators.  With multiple manufacturing sites and a strong reputation for engineering excellence, safety, and continuous improvement, we are now looking to appoint an experienced Operations Manager to lead our Southampton facility.
  
 The Role:
 As Operations Manager, you will take full responsibility for all site operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and commercially viable delivery of production output. Working closely with the Production Manager, and reporting to senior leadership you will manage the site autonomously while aligning with the wider strategic direction of the business.
 You will have ownership of Health & Safety, Production, Quality, People, and Commercial performance, driving efficiencies and continuous improvement across the site.
  
 Key Responsibilities:
 Health & Safety
  
Full ownership of health and safety on site 
Drive a strong "safety‑first" culture 
Ensure operators are appropriately trained and compliant 
Enforce health and safety standards on the shop floor  Production:
  
Ensure daily production targets are consistently met 
Optimise production line efficiency 
Set TAKT times at each cell to balance workflow 
Deliver ongoing cost and efficiency improvements  Quality:
  
Continually monitor quality systems with a zero‑defect mindset 
Ensure all type approval and critical quality checks are completed on every unit  People & Leadership:
  
Lead, motivate, and inspire teams 
Identify training needs and develop structured training programmes 
Oversee labour planning and workforce resourcing 
Drive performance standards and accountability  Commercial & Reporting:
  
Manage budgets, KPIs, P&L, and operational metrics 
Deliver commercially viable output 
Provide clear reporting and performance updates to senior leadership  What We're Looking For:
  
Proven experience in a senior operations or production leadership role within manufacturing 
Background in a fast‑paced manufacturing or production environment 
Automotive or heavy manufacturing experience is a distinct advantage 
Strong leadership experience managing skilled, blue‑collar teams 
Track record of improving safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance 
Experience implementing Lean / Continuous Improvement methodologies 
Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder communication skills  Salary & Package:
  
Salary: Up to £60,000, depending on experience 
Company pension 
Opportunity to lead a strategically important and growing site  This is a rare opportunity to take full operational ownership of a key manufacturing facility within a well‑established and ambitious business. You'll have the autonomy to shape site culture, drive meaningful improvements, and build a high‑performing team with visible impact on business success.
  
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