Operations Manager

An established and highly respected engineering business is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and optimise operations within a world-class precision manufacturing environment.

The company specialises in the design, development, simulation and manufacture of high-performance powertrain systems, electronics and advanced engineering solutions for motorsport, automotive and marine applications. With an international reputation for technical excellence, they support elite-level racing programmes and cutting-edge engineering projects

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This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director, offering the opportunity to play a key part in shaping operational strategy within a growing, financially stable organisation known for its collaborative and supportive cultur

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oleYou will lead all operational activities across the manufacturing and engineering facility, ensuring efficiency, quality, delivery and continuous improvement across multiple departments. The role requires a strategic operational leader who can balance hands-on decision-making with long-term planning in a highly regulated precision engineering environme

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Operations Man

agerKey responsibili

• tiesLeading and developing cross-functional operational t
• eamsDriving Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiat
• ivesOverseeing planning, purchasing, manufacturing and operational integra
• tionManaging operational KPIs, budgets and P&L responsibili
• tiesSupporting new product introduction and engineering change implementa
• tionEnsuring compliance with ISO9001, AS9100 and H&S requirem
• entsDriving quality, efficiency and process optimisation across the faci
• litySupporting long-term operational growth and capability develop
• mentThe successful candidate will manage seven direct reports across manufacturing, planning, quality, facilities and operational support functi

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Operations Ma

nagerEssential Experience / Skills / Qualifica

• tionsStrong technical understanding of CNC machining and precision manufact
• uringExperience in Motorsport, Formula One, Aerospace, High Performance Automotive or Advanced Precision Manufact
• uringExperience within highly regulated engineering environ
• mentsStrong commercial awareness with P&L responsib
• ilityProven leadership experience managing sizeable operational
• teamsStrong understanding of planning, purchasing and manufacturing integr
• ationExperience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or operational excellence frame
• worksExperience managing new product introduction and engineering changes into produ
• ctionA collaborative, resilient and adaptable leadership

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• nefitsBonus scheme typically up
• to 10%Up to 10% matched p
• ensionPrivate medical
• schemeIncome prot
• ectionDeath in s
• ervice35 days annual leave including bank ho
• lidaysCompany-wide team
• eventsStable, growing business with long-term investment and growth
• plansThis is a fully site-based

role. If you feel this is an opportunity you would like to discuss, please contact me on Rachel.l@owendaniels