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Operations Manager

Job Posted: 2 hours ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Commutable from: Bury St Edmunds, Colchester, Felixstowe, Stowmarket, Sudbury

Salary: £55k - £60k

Hours: Full time, permanent - Monday to Thursday 7.30am-4.00pm, Friday 7.30am-1.00pm (37.5 hours per week)

Benefits:

Competitive salary with annual pay reviews
1pm finish every Friday
Pension
Death in Service
Discretionary Sick Pay
Free on-site parking
Employee Assistance Programme, with optional private GP and voluntary health screening
Optional charity and company events
Modern, friendly, flexible, team-focused working environment 

About the Company

Our client is an established engineering and manufacturing business delivering bespoke products and services to customers across a range of industries.

With design, engineering, fabrication and manufacturing capabilities under one roof, the business is continuing to grow and is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join its senior team.

About the Role

You'll take responsibility for the day-to-day running and continued improvement of the manufacturing operation, working closely with senior management and department heads to ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently, on time and to a high standard.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading day-to-day manufacturing and operational activities
Managing production planning, capacity and resource utilisation
Monitoring KPIs and driving continuous improvement
Improving efficiency and resolving production issues
Working closely with QHSE to maintain quality and safety standards
Managing operational budgets and identifying cost-saving opportunities
Leading, motivating and developing production and workshop teams
Supporting operational strategy and future business growthAbout You

We're looking for an experienced Operations Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or similar, although an experienced Supervisor ready for the next step will also be considered.

You'll ideally have:

Manufacturing or engineering experience
Proven experience managing teams
Strong production planning and problem-solving skills
Experience improving operational performance
Commercial and budget awareness
Strong leadership and communication skillsDesirable: NEBOSH/IOSH, Lean Six Sigma, engineering/manufacturing qualifications and knowledge of ISO standards.

How to Apply

To apply for the Operations Manager position, please upload your CV and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch as soon as possible

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