Job Description
Operations Manager
Salary: Up to £60,000 plus bonus up to 30%, car or allowance, pension and 25 days holiday plus stats
If you are an experienced Operations Manager who can lead from the front and bring structure, consistency and improvement to a busy operation, this role offers real scope to make an impact. You will take ownership of day to day operations, lead teams on the ground and drive improvements that genuinely move the business forward.
Alongside a salary of up to £60,000, there is a strong bonus scheme, car or allowance, solid pension contribution and the backing to shape how operations are run.
The Business
This is a well established industrial business operating in a regulated environment, supplying specialist products and services into a range of sectors. The UK operation is a key part of the wider group and is focused on improving performance, consistency and customer delivery. The culture is practical, hands on and built around accountability.
The Role
As Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the full operational function across manufacturing, warehousing and logistics.
* Lead and develop teams across production, warehouse and logistics
* Ensure daily operations meet production, service and delivery targets
* Oversee production planning, materials management and workflow scheduling
* Drive improvements to reduce waste, downtime and operational costs
* Take ownership of health and safety, ensuring full compliance with UK regulations
* Monitor KPIs and performance data, taking action where needed
The Person
To succeed as Operations Manager, you will need to be credible, hands-on and comfortable leading from the front.
* Proven experience as an Operations Manager or similar within manufacturing or engineering
* Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and compliance
* Experience managing production, warehouse and logistics teams
* Confident with operational planning, KPIs and continuous improvement
* Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and costs
* Able to influence, challenge and drive accountability across teams
Desirable but not essential:
* Lean or continuous improvement training
* IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
* Exposure to ISO standards such as ISO 9001 or ISO 14001
About Elevation Recruitment Group
Elevation Recruitment Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy that helps people build long-term, successful careers. We work across a wide range of industries and disciplines with a focus on making recruitment feel more human, more honest and more effective. We are specialists in every function and experts in every hire. Check out our website to find out more.