Operations Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group are partnered with a global metal processing business who are seeking an experienced and driven Operations Manager to lead and manage the day-to-day operations across 3 of their facilities, overseeing a combined operations and maintenance team of around 25 staff.

Location: Sheffield

Salary: Up to £55,000 plus discretionary bonus

Key Responsibilities of the Operations Manager include:

• Manage, mentor, and develop operations and maintenance teams across all three sites to ensure high performance, engagement, and accountability
• Drive a positive culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Oversee all metal processing activities across the three facilities, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules are consistently met
• Oversee maintenance planning and equipment reliability alongside production output, ensuring downtime is minimised and assets are well maintained
• Set and monitor weekly production plans and collaborate with sales teams to ensure customer needs are met
• Maintain a strong shopfloor presence across all sites to monitor performance, resolve issues, and support team needs
• Identify and implement lean manufacturing practices (5S, waste elimination, value stream mapping, etc.) to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and foster a culture of innovation
• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously across a multi-site, deadline-driven environment

We're looking for Manufacturing Leaders with the below skills and experience:

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a related manufacturing or metal processing environment, ideally in a heavier setting
• Strong background in people management and team development, ideally across multi-site teams
• Experience managing both operations and maintenance functions
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and data-driven performance monitoring
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality
• Practical knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and a proactive, hands-on approach

This role is commutable from Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster, Chesterfield, Worksop, Dronfield, Wath upon Dearne and Mexborough.

Suited candidates previously hold roles such as Production Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Site Manager, Plant Manager, Works Manager, Factory Manager, Engineering Manager, Head of Operations and General Manager.

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