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A well-established engineering company is embarking on a major transformation. With significant investment in new machinery, digital shopfloor systems, and a factory extension, the company is now seeking an Operations Manager to drive the next stage of operational and cultural evolution.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone ready to make a measurable impact. You’ll be stepping into an organisation with strong technical capability but untapped operational potential.
Key challenges include:
- Improving delivery performance, OEE, and labour efficiency
- Embedding operational cadence, accountability, and KPI ownership at all levels
- Introducing lean/OPEX disciplines and industry-standard processes
- Strengthening shopfloor culture with greater engagement, discipline, and accountability
Your Impact
Within your first 12–24 months, you will:
- Deliver significant improvement in OTIF, OEE, scrap rates, and labour efficiency
- Embed daily management, visual boards, 5S, TPM, and CI projects across operations
- Build a performance-led culture through structured reviews, one-to-ones, and coaching
- Control operational costs, driving improved gross margins and return on investment
- Lead by example — visible, decisive, and respected on the shopfloor
- Position the business for scalable growth into its next multi-million turnover stage
Experience Required:
- Degree-qualified in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Operations Management
- Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certified
- 10+ years in operations leadership within precision engineering, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing
- Proven record of delivering transformational performance improvement
- Strong financial and commercial acumen — able to manage budgets and improve margins
- A hands-on, credible leader who can inspire people and drive change through structure, discipline, and engagement
If you’re an operational leader ready to take ownership, drive performance, and shape a growing engineering business for the future, click apply below!
