Permanent
Senior Operations Manager
Great Linford

Posted 2 days ago
We are recruiting for a results-driven Senior Operations Manager to lead a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Overseeing the end-to-end operation ensuring on-time product delivery and continuous improvement across a variety of shifts.
Excellent Benefits:
- Healthcare
- Bonus
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead lean, high-performing production teams with a strong, inclusive culture.
- Set and manage KPIs, goals, and performance expectations for Production and Shift Managers.
- Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and other performance tools.
- Oversee strategic planning, including labour forecasting and peak season preparation.
- Collaborate with HR, Facilities, Safety, IT, and Operations to support initiatives.
- Ensure compliance, monitor staff performance, and manage hiring, training, and development.
- Lead cross-site coordination to optimise labour and product movement.
Skills and background needed:
- Lean methodologies
- Solid management experience
- Engineering, Operations or Manufacturing qualification
- Manufacturing & production background essential
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global business
Quality Personnel acting as an Employment Agency & Business (rated as one of the top 3 Agencies in Milton Keynes for the 5th year running!).
Please note due to volume of applications you will only be contacted if we are progressing your application.