Production Operations Manager

Production Operations Manager

£70,000 - £80,0000 per annum plus benefits

Merthyr Tydfil

I am delighted to bring to market this unique opportunity with an established engineering and manufacturing organisation who are seeking an experienced Production Operations Manager to lead production activities within a growing manufacturing operation. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement and the development of its people.

Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for leading day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring production, quality, safety and delivery objectives are consistently achieved while driving improvements across the operation.

The Role

As Production Operations Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage daily production operations, ensuring output, quality and delivery targets are consistently achieved.
• Plan, organise and optimise production workflows, capacity and resources to maximise efficiency.
• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and other business functions to ensure seamless operational performance.
• Champion a strong health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.
• Lead, coach and develop production leaders and operational teams to build a high-performing workforce.
• Manage workforce planning, staffing levels and operational resources to meet customer demand.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and development of production personnel.
• Ensure products are manufactured to the required quality and regulatory standards.
• Support internal and external audits while maintaining robust production processes and documentation.
• Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality and efficiency.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement sustainable process improvements.
• Monitor operational KPIs, productivity, quality, cost and delivery performance.
• Manage operational budgets and identify opportunities for cost savings and improved efficiencies.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in a senior Production, Manufacturing or Operations Management role.
• Strong leadership and people management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• A track record of driving operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, manufacturing processes and performance management.
• Experience managing budgets, improving productivity and controlling operational costs.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with engineering, supply chain and quality teams.
• Experience delivering both standard and customer-specific manufacturing programmes is advantageous.
• Experience within a regulated manufacturing environment would be beneficial.

Technical Experience

• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and production management.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience within flow-line and/or cell-based manufacturing environments.
• Ability to analyse operational data and make informed business decisions.
• Good understanding of health, safety and quality compliance within manufacturing.
• Commercial awareness with a focus on efficiency, productivity and operational performance.

What's on Offer

• A senior leadership position with the opportunity to influence operational performance.
• The chance to join a successful and growing manufacturing organisation.
• A collaborative working environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.

This is a fully site-based role located in Merthyr Tydfil.

If you're an experienced Production Operations Manager looking for your next leadership challenge, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employee’s points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.