Operations Manager

Operations Manager

£80,000 - £90,000

Sherborne

Days Only (Mon-Fri)

• Develop and implement strategies to ensure all operations run efficiently to meet organisational goals, managing and optimising production, maintenance and inventory control processes.
• Lead a team of production supervisors and workers, driving continuous improvement initiatives and implementing best practices to achieve operational excellence.
• Oversee all aspects of manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency, quality and safety standards are met.
• Drive transformational cultural change to enable operational efficiency across the business.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track manufacturing performance, identify improvement areas and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, supply chain, quality assurance and other departments to coordinate and execute manufacturing plans.
• Lead operational excellence initiatives, including lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and process optimisation, to enhance efficiency, reduce waste and improve quality.
• Manage production planning and achieve operational efficiencies using appropriate tools.
• Manage customer audits, ensuring necessary corrective actions are taken, and guide customer queries through the manufacturing process.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and protocols, promoting a safe work environment and implementing training programs and safety measures.
• Develop and manage manufacturing budgets, controlling costs and optimising resource utilisation.
• Maintain effective communication channels with internal stakeholders, providing regular updates on performance, challenges and opportunities.
• Assist in new product launches, production and engineering improvements, and product quality enhancements.
• Lead and facilitate monthly safety meetings and resolve safety items.

• Experience improving and implementing processes within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge and experience with Continuous Improvement, Lean Six Sigma and related methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating across departments and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, industrial engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 10–15 years of experience in production or operations management within a similar complex process manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of leading complex manufacturing processes and implementing process improvements.
• Proficiency in process engineering and production workflows.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems for production planning and resource management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience or knowledge of quality standards.

• Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt or Black Belt preferred).
• Project Management Certification (PRINCE2, PMP).
• Health and Safety Certification (NEBOSH, IOSH Managing Safely).

Please send your CV via the Apply now option on the website.

Closing Date: 15/08/2026