Operations Manager

Operations Manager – West Midlands – Salary Up to £55,000 pa DOE + Benefits –

West Midlands

Salary £40,000 - £55,000 pa DOE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operations Manager to join a well-established organisation specialising in electroplating and powder coating, supplying high-quality surface treatment solutions to both internal manufacturing operations and external customers.

Our client is seeking a hands-on Operations Manager to take full responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of their Plating & Powder Coating Plant.

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and cost-effective running of the facility, delivering exceptional standards across quality, delivery, productivity, environmental compliance and health & safety.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader with a strong technical understanding of electroplating or closely related surface treatment processes to play a key role within a growing engineering business. You'll lead operational performance across the site, drive continuous improvement initiatives and develop a high-performing team whilst ensuring production schedules are achieved and customer expectations are consistently exceeded.

Skills & Experience Needed:

* Previous experience as an Operations Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or Senior Production Leader within a metal finishing environment

* Strong technical knowledge of electroplating is essential (experience within plating, metal finishing or closely related surface treatment processes will also be considered)

* Experience managing plating and/or powder coating operations within a regulated manufacturing environment

* Proven leadership experience managing production teams, supervisors and shop floor personnel

* Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation, COSHH, risk assessments and environmental compliance

* Experience managing chemical processes, waste management and environmental permits

* Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or similar quality management systems

* Demonstrable success implementing Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives

* Experience improving productivity, quality, delivery performance and operational efficiency

* Strong problem-solving skills with experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions

* Experience working closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Planning and Quality functions

* Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills

* Engineering or technical background would be advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organisation where you'll have full operational responsibility for a specialist surface treatment facility, playing a key role in driving operational excellence, developing your team and supporting the continued growth of the business.

To apply for this role, please call and/or send your CV to David Hopkin