Operations Manager
Sheffield
£50,000
The Operations Manager will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the facility, ensuring seamless operations across manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution. Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, this role is central to meeting production and delivery targets, maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality, and driving continuous improvement. A key part of the position will be ensuring efficient distribution of finished goods to customers, optimising logistics, and building a robust end-to-end supply chain.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, coach, and develop teams across multiple functions
* Coordinate and monitor production activities to meet output targets, ensuring processes run efficiently and align with customer requirements
* Act as the site lead for Health & Safety, driving a safety-first culture across all departments
* Oversee all aspects of goods-out and drive on-time-in-full (OTIF) performance. Develop and implement efficient distribution processes to ensure customer expectations are consistently met
* Oversee maintenance and upkeep of the site and its facilities
* Ensure all products meet required specifications by embedding robust quality standards and inspection processes
* Oversee goods-in, warehouse, and material flow to ensure timely availability of resources, accurate stock control, and efficient use of equipment and consumables
* Drive lean initiatives and process improvements across production, logistics, and site operations to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve working practices
* Proactively address operational challenges, resolve production issues, and adapt plans to ensure delivery schedules are met
Skills & Qualifications:
* Proven experience in an operations management or similar leadership role within a metals, heavy engineering, or general manufacturing environment
* Good technical understanding of assembly processes within metals manufacturing would be beneficial
* Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and develop multi-functional teams
* Knowledge of health & safety legislation and experience driving safety culture with a NEBOSH qualification is essential
* Experience managing production, warehouse, and goods-in functions, with strong organisational and planning skills
* Familiarity and proven experience working with lean/continuous improvement practices would be highly advantageous