Operations Manager
Leicester | £60,000 - £80,000 + 10-20% bonus
The Company
Our client is a family‑owned manufacturing business supplying plastic moulded components into industries including automotive, aerospace, power and medical. With a team of 40+ employees, the business supports customers across the UK, EU and USA. Around 70% of its products are bespoke, reflecting its strong engineering and customer‑focused approach. Following growth from £3m to £4m turnover in the last year, the company has ambitious plans to reach circa £7m within the next five years.
Responsibilities
- Lead and optimise production planning to improve OTIF performance and customer delivery levels
- Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, scrap, cycle times and the cost of poor quality
- Review and develop quality systems, processes and supplier performance to enhance operational excellence
- Coach, develop and performance‑manage the leadership team, introducing a structured appraisal and development framework
- Shape future operational strategy, including plant capability reviews and CAPEX planning aligned to business growth
- Foster a positive, accountable culture focused on continuous improvement, employee engagement and health & safety leadership
Candidate
- Proven manufacturing leadership experience with a track record of driving operational improvements and career progression
- Collaborative, coaching‑led management style with the ability to engage teams and drive cultural change
- Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, using data to improve performance and decision‑making
- Practical Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience with a focus on delivering results
- Ability to develop people, create accountability and build high‑performing teams.
Benefits
- On target earning potential of £70,000 - £95,000 per annum
- Play a key role in a profitable, growing manufacturer
- Influence operational strategy, site investment and business performance
- Join a stable organisation with a strong reputation, international customer base and ambitious growth plans
ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
