An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the senior leadership team of one of our clients. KL Talent Solutions Ltd is recruiting an experienced Operations Manager on behalf of our client, a well-established manufacturing business.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading operations, driving continuous improvement, increasing productivity and supporting commercial growth. You will work closely with and lead a skilled team across all levels of the organisation. This role combines hands-on operational planning with high-level strategic input and plays a key part in the long-term success of the business.

If you are passionate about leading teams, focused on business improvement and motivated by being an integral part of a company’s strategic future, we would love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate:

A proven track record of managing teams and delivering operational improvements

Strong understanding of budgeting, financial management and performance metrics

Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of UK compliance and health & safety standards

The ability to manage essential business priorities effectively

A commercial mindset with a practical, hands-on approach

A passion for collaboration and developing talent within diverse teams

Professionalism and alignment with organisational values

A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, direct and coordinate operational activities across departments to ensure smooth day-to-day business operations

Promote a positive business culture and company values

Develop and implement operational policies, procedures and best practices

Line manage and develop operational staff, fostering teamwork, continuous improvement and high performance

Monitor KPIs and operational performance, identifying improvements and corrective actions

Collaborate with senior leadership on forecasting and resource planning

Promote and maintain health & safety best practice across the business

Oversee supply chain operations, inventory management and vendor relationships

Lead support services to improve productivity, quality, employee relations, industrial relations and customer satisfaction

Deliver accurate and timely operational reports

Work with the senior leadership team to resolve operational challenges

Support new business development initiatives

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications & Experience:

Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment is essential

Previous experience as an Operations Manager or in a similar senior operational role is essential

A CMI qualification or similar senior leadership qualification would be advantageous, but is not essential