Operations Manager

Operations Manager - Sheffield£70,000 to £80,000 plus benefitsOur client manufactures critical components for high integrity sectors, supplying into industries where precision and traceability are non-negotiable. Based in Sheffield, they''re looking for an Operations Manager to take ownership of day-to-day production across their CNC machining operation.This is a business that machines to tight tolerances for demanding end markets. The Operations Manager will sit at the centre of production, quality, and delivery, reporting into senior leadership with real scope to shape how the shop floor runs.The RoleManage day-to-day operations across the site, covering CNC turning and millingOwn production planning, capacity, and on-time delivery performanceDrive continuous improvement across efficiency, scrap, and lead timesLead, coach, and develop a team of machinists, setters, and shift leadersWork closely with quality and engineering to maintain compliance in a critical components environmentReport on operational KPIs and hold accountability for site performanceThe PersonProven operations or production management experience within a machine shop or precision engineering environmentStrong technical understanding of CNC machining processesExperience working to tight tolerances, ideally within a regulated or high integrity sector such as aerospace, defence, oil and gas, or nuclearConfident managing and developing shop floor teamsComfortable balancing hands-on floor presence with ..... full job details .....