Manufacturing Operations Manager
📍 Telford, UK | 💷 Up to £80,000 DOE | 🏠Permanent, Full-Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Operations Manager to join a leading manufacturing facility in Telford. The site produces a wide range of fasteners and precision components, serving industries such as automotive, construction, renewable energy, agriculture, and commercial transportation.
This is a high-impact leadership role, responsible for driving operational strategy, performance, and excellence across a technically complex production environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead, develop, and motivate a large team of managers, supervisors, and production staff.
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Define and deliver the site’s operational strategic plan in line with wider business goals.
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Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence using tools such as CIP, DVP, and 8D root cause analysis.
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Manage complex manufacturing operations, including metal forming, rolling, machining, and thermal processing.
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Oversee maintenance and facilities functions to minimise downtime and support business continuity.
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Ensure all health, safety, and environmental standards are met, including up-to-date risk assessments.
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Meet production targets aligned with customer demand, while enhancing efficiency and multi-skilling.
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Foster a customer-focused approach, ensuring any issues are resolved effectively with long-term solutions.
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Manage and monitor KPIs covering productivity, quality, on-time delivery (OTD), TOC, AtD, EHS, and employee engagement.
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Build strong communication across departments and support staff development through training and coaching.
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Support capital investment planning (CAPEX) in response to market demand and growth opportunities.
What We're Looking For
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Proven experience in a senior manufacturing, production, or operations management role.
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Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
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Knowledge of metal-based or precision engineering manufacturing processes.
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Commercially and financially astute, with strong business awareness.
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Experience working within a KPI-driven environment.
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Effective communicator with excellent planning, analytical, and coaching skills.
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Calm under pressure, logical, and adaptable with a hands-on leadership style.
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Strong IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline
(or equivalent practical experience in a similar environment)