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Operations Manager

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Gillingham, Kent ME7 2NY

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Diamond Search Recruitment is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for a growing company that values quality and innovation.
  • The role involves overseeing manufacturing, logistics, and order processing operations to support company growth across Europe.
  • Candidates should have extensive experience in operations and a strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, with additional benefits, and requires fluency in English along with occasional travel within Europe.
  • This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team and make a significant impact in a respected industry.

Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be exclusively representing our client, recruiting for an Operations Manager. • Join a growing, forward-thinking company that values quality, innovation, and its people.• Work with a product portfolio that’s highly respected in the industry.• Enjoy autonomy in your role, with the support of a collaborative and passionate team.• Be part of a company that rewards effort, initiative, and results.With their technical expertise, strong position in the market, UK & German offices and strength in quality and customer service, this is a great place to work!To support with the company growth across Europe, we are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee and optimise the manufacturing, logistics, and order processing operations.Your Responsibilities

  • Oversee end-to-end manufacturing, ensuring quality and efficiency
  • Manage logistics, supply chain, and procurement to ensure smooth operations
  • Supervise the back-office team handling customer orders and ERP data entry
  • Lead and develop teams across production, logistics, and order processing
  • Optimise internal processes and implement operational improvements
  • Analyse KPIs and develop strategic action plans for continuous growth
  • Support senior management in long-term production and logistics planning
  • Ensure timely order fulfilment and excellent customer satisfaction

Your Profile

  • Extensive experience in operations, manufacturing, logistics, or order processing
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
  • Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, MS Dynamics, or similar)
  • Affinity for technical products, particularly in mechanics and electronics
  • Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
  • Fluent in English; additional European languages are beneficial
  • Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe, especially to Germany and the Netherlands

What Our Client Offers

  • A key leadership role with a high degree of responsibility
  • An innovative and modern working environment
  • Short decision-making paths and an open company culture
  • Competitive salary and additional benefits

Apply today! Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.