Operations Manager

Operations Manager £Up To 65,000 Point Recruitment are partnering with an established and growing organisation to recruit an experienced Operations Manager to lead and develop their operational teams. This is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing day-to-day site operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards and delivery schedules are consistently achieved. This role will suit a driven Operations Manager who enjoys improving processes, developing teams, and delivering measurable performance improvements. You will play a key role in driving operational efficiency, supporting continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring the smooth running of all operational functions. Our client is a well-established and highly respected organisation that prides itself on quality, innovation and operational excellence. They offer a stable working environment with the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a leadership role. Main Responsibilities for the Operations Manager: * Lead and manage day-to-day operational and production activities across the site * Ensure production targets, quality standards and delivery deadlines are consistently achieved * Oversee production planning, scheduling and resource allocation * Monitor operational KPIs including productivity, downtime, efficiency and delivery performance * Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiency * Lead, motivate and develop supervisors, team leaders and operational staff * Ensure strong health & safety standards and compliance across the workplace * Work closely with engineering and maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability * Manage operational budgets and monitor costs including labour, materials and overheads * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including planning, quality, HR and senior management Skills / Experience for the Operations Manager: * Proven experience in an Operations Manager within a Manufacturing or Production setting * Strong leadership experience managing teams within an operational or manufacturing environment * Experience driving continuous improvement, efficiency and process optimisation * Strong understanding of health & safety compliance and operational best practice * Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills * Experience managing performance through KPIs and operational metrics Desirable * Experience with Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies Hours of work Monday to Friday days Local area St Ives Huntingdonshire