Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000

Benefits include: A comprehensive benefits package including hybrid and flexible working, an annual bonus, share option scheme, private medical insurance, group income protection and life assurance, enhanced family leave, matched pension contributions of up to 5%, 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, a Cycle to Work scheme, mental health and wellbeing support, ongoing training and professional development opportunities, and paid volunteering opportunities.

Location: Kidlington, Oxfordshire

Operations Manager

Our client is an innovative engineering and manufacturing business developing advanced technology for high-performance industrial applications. With continued investment and ambitious growth plans, they are looking to appoint an experienced Operations Manager to lead their operational, quality and procurement functions as they continue to scale production and bring cutting-edge products to market. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Operations Manager or Production Manager to join a collaborative, technology-driven organisation where operational excellence is key to continued success.

The successful Operations Manager will have a strong background in manufacturing, operations, quality and supplier management within a complex engineering or advanced manufacturing environment. You'll be a confident leader with excellent communication skills, a hands-on approach to problem solving and experience implementing quality management systems, improving operational performance and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Experience within precision engineering, electronics, photonics, automation or other high-technology manufacturing sectors would be highly advantageous.

As Operations Manager, you'll take ownership of manufacturing operations, quality management, procurement, supplier performance and service support, ensuring products are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. You'll lead a multidisciplinary team while working closely with engineering to support new product introduction, improve production processes and ensure manufacturing readiness for future growth. This Operations Manager role offers genuine strategic influence, allowing you to shape operational processes, develop supplier relationships and support the successful delivery of innovative engineering solutions.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Operations Manager looking to make a significant impact within a growing technology business. In return, you'll enjoy flexible working, excellent career development opportunities and the chance to help shape the future of an organisation developing industry-leading technology.

Operations Manager Requirements

• Significant experience in operations, manufacturing, quality or production management within an engineering or advanced manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems, ideally ISO 9001 or similar regulated standards.

• Proven experience managing suppliers, procurement and operational performance.

• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma or similar methodologies.

• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

• A proactive, hands-on approach with strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.

• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI), manufacturing engineering or service operations would be advantageous.

If you are interested in discussing this Operations Manager role, please apply now and we'll be in touch.