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Operations Manager
Location: Kidderminster
Type: Full-Time | Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £60,000 + Benefits

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for operational excellence? This company are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the end-to-end operations of a high-volume processing facility.

About the Role

As an Operations Manager, you'll oversee the strategy and daily performance across the key business units. Managing a team of 50 production staff and 6 engineering/maintenance professionals, you’ll be responsible for delivering results in a complex and fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Full operational and assembly departments

* Maximise equipment reliability through proactive engineering and maintenance management

* Implement lean manufacturing principles and real-time performance monitoring (OEE, KPIs)

* Oversee resource planning, shift management, and workforce efficiency

* Deliver cross-functional projects to scale operations and launch new products

* Manage budgets, plan and execute CAPEX projects, and lead strategic investments

* Mentor and develop the leadership team across production and engineering

What We’re Looking For

* Proven experience in a senior operations or plant management role, ideally within manufacturing sectors

* Strong knowledge of lean tools, continuous improvement methodologies, and performance metrics

* A hands-on leader with excellent project management and people development skills

* Commercial acumen and experience managing budgets and capital projects