Operations manager manufacturing

OPERATIONS MANAGER - MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING CREWE, CHESHIRE GBP80,000 to GBP100,000 BASE + BENEFITS THE COMPANY: We #39;ve been exclusively appointed by a new client that operates within the Manufacturing and Engineering industry that has a reputation for delivering high quality solutions to a variety of industries. The business is experiencing significant growth and is outperforming their competitors. To complement the current and future growth, the business is now looking to make a strategic hire and seek an experienced Operations Manager to join the team in what will be a newly created position. As the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for leading a direct team of 3 to 4 Direct Reports, with an indirect team of 35-40 people across departments such as Manufacturing, Logistics, Warehousing, and Procurement. THE OPERATIONS MANAGER ROLE: Overseeing all manufacturing and engineering operations to ensure efficient, high-quality production, to schedule, and deliver agreed results to their customers within the agreed timescale. Responsible for leading a direct team of 3 to 4 Direct Reports, with an indirect team of 35-40 people across departments such as Manufacturing, Logistics, Warehousing, and Procurement Implementing and managing LEAN processes to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. Developing and managing production schedules, inventory control, materials planning, labour and contingency plans to ensure BAU at all times. Monitoring key performance metrics and implementing data-driven strategies to optimise processes. Collaborating with the leadership team to forecast demand, manage budgets, and drive profitability. Demonstrating strong financial awareness and experience with resource planning and budgeting Working with modern ERP systems to streamline operations and support data-driven decision making. Driving adoption throughout the organisation and making improvements where required. Identifying and addressing bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement Reviewing and implementing solid SOPs and ensuring that all processes are scalable and align to the company #39;s growth and profitability objectives. Leading and developing the operations team, providing coaching, training, and performance management THE PERSON: The successful candidate will need to have current experience in an Operations Manager, or similar role, such as Head of Operations or Operations Director, within a Engineering and/or Manufacturing business. Ideally one that involves Bespoke Manufacturing/Engineering. Very strong leadership qualities with experience of Managing multi-disciplined teams such as; Manufacturing, Production, Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement Transport A good mix of Operational Strategic Leadership Experience Expertise in implementing and managing LEAN manufacturing processes. Strong financial acumen and budgeting skills Experience with modern ERP systems Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities TO APPLY: In the first instance, please send your CV for the Operations Manager via the advertisement for immediate consideration. Get Recruited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy