Operations Manager

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead a busy manufacturing site in Chesterfield. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will support the General Manager, strengthen shopfloor performance, and help build a positive, high-performing culture.

You will play a key part in improving delivery, quality, team engagement, and health and safety across the site. The role suits someone who is confident working with people, data, and day-to-day operational issues, and who can lead by example in a heavy industrial environment.

Role: Operations Manager

Salary: up to £65,000 + bonus + Package

Location: Chesterfield

The Operations Manager will be responsible for driving operational performance with hands on approach as well being comfortable with Data & Analytics. You will have a strong focus on continuous improvement, team development, and safe working practices.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and mentoring shopfloor teams.
• Improving delivery, quality, and overall operational performance.
• Supporting the General Manager as a strong second-in-command.
• Promoting best practice in health and safety.
• Using data and analytics to support improvement.
• Working closely with other departments, including Sales.

For the Operations Manager - we are keen to speak with candidates who have a background in manufacturing or heavy industry and a proven track record of leading teams successfully. You should be comfortable being visible on the shopfloor, making decisions, and influencing others toward better ways of working.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in heavy industry, manufacturing, or engineering.
• Strong leadership and team transformation experience.
• A hands-on management style.
• Good commercial awareness.
• Strong health and safety standards.
• The ability to engage, influence, and unite teams.
• A working knowledge of Lean principles, although this is not essential.

The role of Operations Manager is a big role for the business who are looking for a strong leader to help shape the culture, the processes and the continuous improvement of their site.

Please apply online or contact Sandeep Dhillon for a confidential conversation. Technical Network recruits Engineers and Managers across automotive, aerospace, electrical/electronic, technology, energy, engineering, and manufacturing