Operations Manager

Reference:
1277974
Sector:
Other
Salary:
£55,000 Per Annum
Town/City:
Takeley
Contract Type:
Full time
Closing Date:
21/09/2025

Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: Takeley
Salary: £55,000
Term: Permanent
Hours: 8:30am - 5pm    Monday - Friday

 
RecruitAbility are seeking a highly skilled and process-driven Operations Manager to oversee our client's end-to-end manufacturing operations. This pivotal role ensures that products are produced efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards, while driving improvements across production, technical, and quality functions.
 
The ideal candidate will have an engineering background, proven people management experience, and a passion for optimising processes to achieve operational excellence.
 
Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead production planning, scheduling, and resource management to ensure timely and cost-effective output.
  • Oversee technical activities including product documentation, engineering changes, and new product introduction.
  • Drive process optimisation, performance monitoring, and capacity management to maximise efficiency.
  • Implement and enforce quality control standards, working with suppliers to ensure materials meet requirements.
  • Manage, train, and support staff while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Prepare reports and collaborate across teams to align operations with business and customer needs.

About You:

  • Strong engineering or technical background.
  • Proven leadership and people management skills.
  • Highly process-driven with a track record of delivering improvements in manufacturing or operations.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • You must be able to drive and have your own car due to the location of the office

 
The Package for Operations Manager:
 

  • Salary: £55,000
  • Hours: 8:30am - 5pm Monday - Friday
  • Holidays: 25 days plus Bank Holidays
  • Day off on your birthday
  • Pension
  • Free parking

Please apply on line or call 01279 758855 for more information.
This vacancy is being advertised by RecruitAbility Ltd.  The services advertised by RecruitAbility Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.