Senior Operations Manager

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Operations Manager to lead and optimise manufacturing operations across two sites within a growing and evolving business. This is a leadership role with responsibility for operational performance, people leadership, and the development and delivery of consistent processes, ways of working and KPIs across both locations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in improving efficiency, strengthening collaboration between sites, and supporting the business’s longer-term growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

* Work with the Managing Director to develop and deliver a strategic plan and objectives that will drive all business operational activity, efficiently, and to the required quality

* Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations across two sites, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations

* Drive consistency in processes, standards, and performance management across both locations

* Own and improve key operational metrics including safety, quality, OTIF, productivity, and cost

* Coach and develop site management teams, building capability, accountability, and engagement

* Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve performance

* Work closely with supply chain, engineering, quality, and commercial teams to ensure aligned delivery

* Manage operational budgets and support capital investment decisions

* Act as a key contributor to the senior leadership team, providing insight and operational challenge

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

* Proven experience in a senior operational role within a manufacturing business

* Experience leading multi-site operations

* Strong people leadership skills with the ability to engage colleagues at all levels

* Solid understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and H&S requirements

* Track record of driving operational improvement and change

* Lean / Continuous Improvement experience

Personal Attributes

* Hands-on, visible leader with strong operational credibility

* Structured and data-driven, but with a pragmatic in approach

* Confident communicator able to influence across functions and sites

* Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

* Thinks and works collaboratively

* Leads by example in everything they do

* Integrity

* Strong and effective communication and influencing skills

* Able to make difficult and complex decisions

* Resilience when challenged and when under pressure