https://jobs.co.uk/job/operations-manager-mane-contract-services--b3db50b2-3b0d-4322-ab0c-758e5aaf63fa RSS feed for Operations Manager at Mane Contract Services. en-gb Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:05:50 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/operations-manager-mane-contract-services--b3db50b2-3b0d-4322-ab0c-758e5aaf63fa https://jobs.co.uk/job/operations-manager-mane-contract-services--b3db50b2-3b0d-4322-ab0c-758e5aaf63fa Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: West Sussex | Salary: £60000 - £70000/annum | Type: Permanent | Operations Manager We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join a high-performing, defence-focused manufacturing environment. This is a pivotal leadership role where you will be responsible for driving operational excellence across complex, mission-critical programmes. About the Role You will be leading daily operations within an Integrated Product Team (IPT), ensuring the successful delivery of products against quality, cost, and schedule requirements . Acting as the bridge between engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain, you will play a key role in translating strategy into execution. Key Responsibilities Lead operational delivery, ensuring demand and supply are aligned across programmes Drive performance against key KPIs including on-time delivery, quality, and efficiency Manage and develop teams within a matrix structure, creating a high-performance culture Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles Own cost performance, resource planning, and capacity management Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, and supply chain to ensure programme success Engage with stakeholders and customers to meet and ... Permanent