Operations Manager

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Operations Manager to lead our manufacturing operations serving high-performance motor sport customers. This hands‑on role will manage a small on‑site team, ensuring production excellence, efficiency, and quality while maintaining strong relationships with demanding motor sport clients. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced, precision‑driven environment and has a proven track record in manufacturing operations management.

• Lead, motivate, and manage a small on‑site team to deliver high-quality products on time and to specification.
• Oversee daily manufacturing operations, including scheduling, workflow optimization, and resource allocation.
• Maintain and improve operational processes to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality.
• Collaborate closely with motor sport clients, understanding their requirements and ensuring exceptional service.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations across all operations.
• Monitor key performance metrics, identify operational risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Support the introduction of new products, technologies, and processes to meet customer demands.
• Manage supplier relationships and coordinate with purchasing and logistics teams as required.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and quality.
• Prepare operational reports and present updates to senior management.

• Proven experience in manufacturing operations management, ideally in motor sport, automotive, or high‑precision engineering.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing a small, on‑site team.
• Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing, process optimisation, and quality management systems.
• Experience managing client relationships in high-pressure, high-performance environments.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing setting.
• Technical understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles.
• Ability to work on‑site and adapt to the fast‑paced demands of motor sport production schedules.
• Experience with CNC machining, assembly, or motor sport component production.
• Familiarity with motor sport industry standards and expectations.
• Lean Six Sigma or equivalent continuous improvement qualifications.

Unipart House
Garsington Road
Cowley
Oxford
OX4 2PG

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