Operations Manager

Location: Bury St. Edmunds

Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Type: Full-time Permanent
Salary: 50,000 - 60,000

Compass Point Recruitment is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for our client to lead and oversee all operational activity across their manufacturing facilities.

This is a senior leadership role within a growing business, responsible for all operational performance and playing a critical role in shaping and influencing the direction of the company. The successful candidate will come from a manufacturing background, taking ownership of people, processes, and performance to ensure customer satisfaction and business objectives are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and continuously improve operational goals and objectives
• Drive health & safety standards and initiatives across all operational areas
• Continuous improvement initiatives, identifying cost, waste, and efficiency improvements
• Ensure all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and consistently followed
• Develop, motivate, and lead teams to enhance individual, team, and operational performance
• Own shipment and revenue targets, ensuring customer commitments are met
• Maintain outstanding quality standards across parts, products, and processes
• Proactively resolve manufacturing, sourcing, maintenance, and facilities issues
• Recommend and manage investment decisions for plant, equipment, and resources
• Lead and embed a culture of accountability, performance, and ownership

Experience &

Qualifications:

• 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally with small batch / bespoke production
• 5+ years' people leadership experience with a proven record of developing talent
• Experience implementing robust processes and procedures in manufacturing is advantageous
• A proactive change agent who drives improvement and innovation
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Confident communicator, able to influence at all levels, including direct reporting to the Business Director
• This position is ideal for someone who is confident in their communication, makes strong decisions, and can drive continuous improvement in a manufacturing business.

If you are interested, please apply or send your CV to (url removed) or call us on (phone number removed).