Operations Manager

Strange + Wright Recruitment Partners are delighted to be working exclusively with a well-established manufacturing business in Peterborough who are looking to appoint an experienced Operations Manager to join their Senior Management Team.

This is a broad and hands-on leadership role with responsibility for Facilities, Engineering, Warehouse Operations and Health & Safety across the site. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will play a key role in ensuring the business operates safely, efficiently and in line with its growth objectives.

The Role

As Operations Manager, you will lead a multi-functional team, driving operational performance whilst maintaining high standards of compliance, safety and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

* Leading the Facilities, Engineering and Warehouse functions.

* Holding overall responsibility for site Health & Safety and driving a positive safety culture.

* Managing and developing a team of Maintenance Engineers, Warehouse personnel and a Health & Safety Coordinator.

* Implementing and managing preventative maintenance programmes to reduce downtime and improve asset performance.

* Overseeing warehouse operations, stock accuracy, picking performance and dispatch activities.

* Managing facilities, contractors and site services to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.

* Controlling facilities and waste management budgets.

* Leading operational improvement and capital projects.

* Monitoring and reporting on operational KPIs and performance metrics.

* Working closely with Production, Quality, Commercial and Finance teams to support wider business objectives.

The Individual

We are looking for a confident and proactive operational leader with experience gained within a manufacturing environment.

* Significant experience in senior operations, engineering or facilities management.

* Experience leading maintenance engineering teams and preventative maintenance programmes.

* Warehouse management experience.

* Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and best practice.

* Budget management experience.

* Excellent leadership, communication and people development skills.

* A continuous improvement mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.

Desirable experience includes:

* NEBOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.

* Engineering qualifications or apprenticeship background.

* Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

* Experience delivering capital projects.

The Package

* £40,000 - £60,000 depending on experience

* Company bonus scheme

* Quarterly incentives and staff events

* Long service awards

* Company pension

* Employee discount

* Free on-site parking

* Monday to Friday, 7.00am - 4.00pm (42.5 hours per week)

Interested?

If you are an experienced Operations Manager looking for a varied leadership role within a growing manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply for more information, or get in touch directly with Strange + Wright Recruitment Partners for a confidential discussion