Overview
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.
Salary: up to GBP 65,000 + bonus + Package
Location: Chesterfield
Responsibilities
- 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.
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, and the organization is looking for a strong leader to help shape the culture, the processes, and the continued improvement of their site.
Please apply online or contact Sandeep Dhillon for a confidential conversation.
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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.
Salary: up to GBP 65,000 + bonus + Package
Location: Chesterfield
Responsibilities
- 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.
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, and the organization is looking for a strong leader to help shape the culture, the processes, and the continued improvement of their site.
Please apply online or contact Sandeep Dhillon for a confidential conversation.
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