Operations Manager in Haywards Heath, West Sussex

An established international engineering and manufacturing business is seeking an Operations Manager to lead site operations across production, engineering, planning, supply chain, quality and continuous improvement. This is a high-profile leadership role offering significant influence, future progression opportunities and involvement in major operational and growth initiatives.

Client Details

Our client is a globally recognised engineering and manufacturing organisation that designs and produces highly complex, mission-critical products for customers operating in regulated and demanding environments. With a long-standing reputation for innovation, quality and technical excellence, the business continues to invest in its people, facilities and operational capability to support future growth.

Description

• Lead operational performance across manufacturing, supply chain, planning, quality and engineering functions
• Drive improvements in safety, delivery, cost, quality and productivity metrics
• Provide leadership and direction to a team of experienced managers and functional leaders
• Support the introduction of new products from development into manufacturing
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives across site operations
• Collaborate with commercial, programme and engineering teams to deliver customer commitments
• Manage operational budgets, resource planning and capacity requirements
• Play a key role in site development and future growth plans
• Take a lead in the operational transition into a new manufacturing facility and support site relocation activities
• Coach, develop and strengthen the capability of existing managers while building succession plans across the operation

Profile

• Proven experience in a senior manufacturing or operations leadership role
• Background within engineering, aerospace, defence or another regulated environment with complex engineering
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing multidisciplinary teams
• Track record of delivering operational improvements and business change
• Experience of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Commercial awareness with responsibility for budgets and operational performance
• Comfortable working across production, engineering, quality and supply chain functions
• Able to influence stakeholders at all levels within a complex organisation
• Proven as a leader who can develop people, mentor managers and position the business for the future, rather than simply manage day-to-day production.

Job Offer

A salary of circa £80,000 - £95,000 plus excellent package