Operations Manager / Director

Operations Manager / Director

Based in East Midlands. Job ref: AZ /65005.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, safety compliance, and cost control are achieved across the injection moulding facility.
• Manage daily production across all moulding machines and shifts.
• Ensure OEE, scrap, downtime and throughput targets are met.
• Oversee supervisors, setters, Toolroom and maintenance (60 staff).
• Manage production planning and labour allocation.
• Ensure H&S compliance and quality standards (ISO 9001 etc.).
• Work with Engineering on tooling improvements.
• Control departmental budgets and operational costs.
• Report KPIs weekly/monthly to senior leadership.
• Drive margin improvement and cost structure optimisation.
• Oversee supply chain and procurement strategy.
• Develop Mid Management leadership team.
• Report directly to business owners with an understanding of accounts and P&L reports.

Ideal Profile

• 20+ years manufacturing leadership.
• Strong injection moulding knowledge.
• Experience running multi‑shift production at 2 sites.
• Strong people management.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.

All personal designations apply equally to all genders. For UK roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the United Kingdom. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

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