Job Title: Operations Manager.
On-site, with secure parking and EV charging provided.
Join a World-Leading Manufacturer Supplying into Energy, Defence and Scientific Industries
The company is an independent, Manchester-based manufacturer of specialist materials used across energy, aerospace, research and engineering projects.
With a 30+ year track record of exporting to 65+ countries, they are a stable, growing business with a strong technical heritage and a people-first culture. They’re now looking for an experienced Operations Manager to help them scale further, improve coordination between key business units, and modernise operational processes for continued long-term success.
Lead operations across three business units.
Oversee production, maintenance, quality, logistics and safety for 35+ manufacturing staff.
Manage planning and scheduling to meet customer delivery timelines.
Develop ERP capability, drive automation of both physical and digital processes.
Improve cost, quality, delivery and equipment uptime using modern manufacturing practices.
Ensure full compliance with HSE and ISO standards.
Build a high-performing team with a strong focus on training and development.
10+ years in manufacturing or industrial operations.
~ Proven success improving performance across safety, cost, quality, delivery.
~ Comfortable with ERP (SAP, Syteline) and data analysis tools.
~ Degree in Engineering, Operations or related field preferred but not essential.
Family private healthcare.
~25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.
~ Buy/sell up to 5 days holiday.
~ Scottish Widows pension.
~ Up to 30 weeks sick pay.
~ Life assurance – 4x salary.
~ Enhanced maternity/paternity pay (after 2 years).
~ Cycle to Work scheme, EAP and occupational health support.
~ Free on-site parking, EV charging, and refreshments.
This is a rare chance to influence the next phase of a well-established business with global reach. If you have any questions please still submit an application – We will reach out to you and set up an initial call to go into more detail with you about the role, business and culture.