Operations Manager in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Strange + Wright Recruitment Partners are delighted to be working exclusively with a well-established manufacturing business in Peterborough who are looking to appoint an experienced Operations Manager to join their Senior Management Team.

This is a broad and hands-on leadership role with responsibility for Facilities, Engineering, Warehouse Operations and Health & Safety across the site. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will play a key role in ensuring the business operates safely, efficiently and in line with its growth objectives.

The Role

As Operations Manager, you will lead a multi-functional team, driving operational performance whilst maintaining high standards of compliance, safety and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the Facilities, Engineering and Warehouse functions.
• Holding overall responsibility for site Health & Safety and driving a positive safety culture.
• Managing and developing a team of Maintenance Engineers, Warehouse personnel and a Health & Safety Coordinator.
• Implementing and managing preventative maintenance programmes to reduce downtime and improve asset performance.
• Overseeing warehouse operations, stock accuracy, picking performance and dispatch activities.
• Managing facilities, contractors and site services to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
• Controlling facilities and waste management budgets.
• Leading operational improvement and capital projects.
• Monitoring and reporting on operational KPIs and performance metrics.
• Working closely with Production, Quality, Commercial and Finance teams to support wider business objectives.

The Individual

We are looking for a confident and proactive operational leader with experience gained within a manufacturing environment.

• Significant experience in senior operations, engineering or facilities management.
• Experience leading maintenance engineering teams and preventative maintenance programmes.
• Warehouse management experience.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and best practice.
• Budget management experience.
• Excellent leadership, communication and people development skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.

Desirable experience includes:

• NEBOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Engineering qualifications or apprenticeship background.
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Experience delivering capital projects.

The Package

• £40,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
• Company bonus scheme
• Quarterly incentives and staff events
• Long service awards
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free on-site parking
• Monday to Friday, 7.00am - 4.00pm (42.5 hours per week)

Interested?

If you are an experienced Operations Manager looking for a varied leadership role within a growing manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply for more information, or get in touch directly with Strange + Wright Recruitment Partners for a confidential discussion.