An established and highly respected engineering business is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and optimise operations within a world-class precision manufacturing environment.
The company specialises in the design, development, simulation and manufacture of high-performance powertrain systems, electronics and advanced engineering solutions for motorsport, automotive and marine applications. With an international reputation for technical excellence, they support elite-level racing programmes and cutting-edge engineering projects.
This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director, offering the opportunity to play a key part in shaping operational strategy within a growing, financially stable organisation known for its collaborative and supportive culture.
Operations Manager
Permanent
Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Very Competitive Salary + Benefits + Bonus
Northampton
The Role
You will lead all operational activities across the manufacturing and engineering facility, ensuring efficiency, quality, delivery and continuous improvement across multiple departments. The role requires a strategic operational leader who can balance hands-on decision-making with long-term planning in a highly regulated precision engineering environment.
Operations Manager
Key responsibilities
* Leading and developing cross-functional operational teams
* Driving Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
* Overseeing planning, purchasing, manufacturing and operational integration
* Managing operational KPIs, budgets and P&L responsibilities
* Supporting new product introduction and engineering change implementation
* Ensuring compliance with ISO9001, AS9100 and H&S requirements
* Driving quality, efficiency and process optimisation across the facility
* Supporting long-term operational growth and capability development
* The successful candidate will manage seven direct reports across manufacturing, planning, quality, facilities and operational support functions.
Operations Manager
Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications
* Strong technical understanding of CNC machining and precision manufacturing
* Experience in Motorsport, Formula One, Aerospace, High Performance Automotive or Advanced Precision Manufacturing
* Experience within highly regulated engineering environments
* Strong commercial awareness with P&L responsibility
* Proven leadership experience managing sizeable operational teams
* Strong understanding of planning, purchasing and manufacturing integration
* Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or operational excellence frameworks
* Experience managing new product introduction and engineering changes into production
* A collaborative, resilient and adaptable leadership style
Operations Manager
Company Benefits
* Bonus scheme typically up to 10%
* Up to 10% matched pension
* Private medical scheme
* Income protection
* Death in service
* 35 days annual leave including bank holidays
* Company-wide team events
* Stable, growing business with long-term investment and growth plans
* This is a fully site-based role.
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