Operations Manager / General Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to take ownership of day-to-day operations across a busy service-led environment. This is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to influence business direction as a whole while delivering continuous improvement across an evolving manufacturing environment.

Client Details

My client is a well-established and highly respected, family-run engineering business with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and customer service. Operating within a specialist technical sector, they supply products and services to customers across a range of industries and are investing in their future growth through operational excellence, continuous improvement, and strong leadership. Due to the SME nature of this incredible business this is a brilliant opportunity to make a real difference and be a key influential player within the organisation.

Description

Reporting directly to the MD and business owner, you will be responsible for ensuring day-to-day operational performance, inter-departmental cohesion, and aiding with overall business growth and strategy. You''ll lead a small team of 25 employees across all business functions through the SLT, to drive a culture accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
• Working closely with customers, suppliers and direct employees to deliver a good quality service, on time and within budget.
• Monitoring KPIs and implementing performance improvement plans.
• Managing production planning, resource allocation, and delivery schedules.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborating with senior stakeholders to develop and execute operational strategy.
• Supporting employee development, succession planning, and team engagement.

Profile

The successful candidate will provide strong leadership to the wider business, and will communicate effectively with the SLT.

You will demonstrate:

• Proven experience in a General Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Strong background within industrial, engineering, or technical environments.
• Key communication skills at all levels of the business, and the ability to work with a variety of different characters.
• Demonstrable experience driving productivity, efficiency, and continuous improvement activities.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Commercial awareness with a focus on customer satisfaction and business performance.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and organisational capabilities.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from -55 - -65k, depending on experience
• Discretionary bonus
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Longer term progression opportunities available
• Opportunity to make a significant impact within a successful, growing organisation