Operations Manager

Job Title: Operations Manager

Location: Cinderford, Gloucestershire

Pay Range/details: Competitive 

Contract Type: Permanent We are currently recruiting for an Operations Manager to join a growing engineering business based in Cinderford.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead operational performance across manufacturing, field engineering, warehouse and logistics functions while helping to drive the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities - Operations Manager

Take ownership of day to day operations across workshop manufacturing field engineering warehouse logistics and operational administration

Lead and develop managers and supervisors through clear accountability performance expectations and operational standards

Coordinate labour equipment materials and resources to meet customer

requirements and delivery targets

Improve communication and collaboration between operational departments

Drive operational improvements across productivity planning quality and delivery performance

Oversee field engineering activities including scheduling utilisation performance and reporting

Ensure site work materials and outstanding actions are effectively managed through to completion

Identify and eliminate operational bottlenecks waste rework and inefficiencies

Apply Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles to support business growth

Manage warehouse stock control logistics and material availability processes

Improve stock accuracy and drive effective use of ERP MRP and warehouse management systems

Coach and develop managers supervisors and operational teams

Support recruitment workforce planning succession planning and employee development

Monitor operational KPIs including productivity labour utilisation delivery quality and stock performance

Work closely with senior leadership to improve operational efficiency profitability and customer satisfaction

Promote a strong health and safety culture across all operational areas

Ensure compliance with company procedures quality standards and relevant legislation

Support digitalisation automation and system improvements where operational benefits can be achieved

Qualifications &

Requirements - Operations Manager

Previous senior operational leadership experience within engineering manufacturing industrial services or a similar environment

Strong people management experience with responsibility for managers and supervisors

Proven track record of improving operational performance and business processes

Practical understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies

Experience using ERP MRP or similar operational systems

Strong commercial awareness with experience managing productivity labour utilisation and operational costs

Good understanding of health and safety within engineering or manufacturing environments

Experience leading change and improving team performance within a growing business

Strong communication leadership and problem solving skills

Ability to manage multiple operational functions and priorities simultaneously

What we can offer - Operations Manager

Quarterly profit related bonus scheme

Company pension

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company mobile phone

Use of company pool vehicle for business use where applicable

Employee Assistance Programme

Company social events and free onsite parking

Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities

Opportunity to play a key role within a growing engineering business

Call for action: For more information on this role please contact Charlie Boulton on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to

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