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
.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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. Operations Manage
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ntMonday to Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Friday: 8:00am – 4:00
pmVery Competitive Salary + Benefits + Bonu
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onThe R
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
nt.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
ons.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
styleOperations M
anagerCompany Be
- 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
.co.uk…