Position Overview
Operations Manager – Craigavon, Northern Ireland
Contract: Permanent | Full time
Salary: Up to £50,000 + 10% bonus
Work Pattern: Mon‑Thu 8:30‑17:00; Fri 8:30‑16:00 (39‑hour week)
Why Join Us
* 22 days holiday + 9 bank holidays, pension, life cover, Westfield Medical Cover
* Free onsite parking, annual Christmas shutdown (up to 2 weeks)
* Annual health checks, Christmas savings scheme, cycle to work and electric car salary sacrifice
Mission & Accountabilities
Lead operations at a single manufacturing depot, achieving short and medium‑term objectives while ensuring safety, efficiency and quality.
* Monitor cost and effectiveness of production activities to maximise productivity, optimise resources and achieve volume and quality targets
* Prioritise production based on current manning levels and customer expectations
* Analyse stock levels against contract requirements and prioritise production based on availability
* Manage production activity based on current sales volume and transport capacity
* Advise key stakeholders on production/sales levels and activities
* Ensure supply of prefab steel to meet daily production targets
* Allocate production activity by capacity, transferring out of depot where appropriate
* Research, evaluate and recommend technology, capital, equipment or system investments to enhance depot capabilities
* Investigate and analyse production deviations from optimum, plan and implement corrective actions
* Contact suppliers to acquire quotations and establish time frames
* Create reports to ensure cost‑neutral impacts of implementation
* Create project teams, action plans, conduct risk assessments and method statements for suppliers
* Coordinate local trade companies for implementation of new processes
* Implement policies and procedures in line with new ways of working
* Supply training to relevant members and develop operating policies in conjunction with corporate SMEs
* Participate in scheduled health and safety observations, stock take and CARES audit; undertake risk assessments
* Monitor quality and SOP implementation; lead, direct, evaluate and develop a team to meet targets and standards
Leadership & HR
* Conduct interviews for internal and external candidates
* Complete induction, onboarding and probationary reviews on time
* Evaluate performance and set future objectives
* Conduct performance reviews within timescales; manage poor performance
* Manage attendance and timekeeping; conduct investigations, disciplinary and grievance procedures in line with company policy
* Ensure HR and payroll have necessary data and documentation; seek advice from HR, occupational health or support agencies (ACAS, EEF)
Qualifications & Skills
* Proven experience in operations management, preferably within steel, engineering or manufacturing industry
* Strong analytical skills to monitor costs and production efficiency
* Excellent leadership and team management abilities
* Familiarity with SAP, ARMA, MapEx and Microsoft Office Suite
* Proactive approach to problem‑solving and project management
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are passionate about driving operational excellence and making a significant impact we want to hear from you!
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