Assistant Operations Manager

We are working in partnership with a leading plastic injection moulding manufacturer that is looking to appoint an Assistant Operations Manager to support the day-to-day management of its production facility. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional with a strong background in plastic injection moulding to take ownership of production performance, quality standards, labour utilisation, and continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced environment.

Assistant Operations Manager
Permanent
Competitive Salary  
Monday to Friday
Minworth

Assistant Operations Manager
Job Description

• Lead and support daily production operations, ensuring output, efficiency, and KPI targets are consistently achieved
• Drive machine performance by coordinating tool changes, minimising downtime, and reducing waste across production areas
• Manage labour utilisation and workforce allocation to maximise productivity and control operational costs
• Ensure high-quality standards are maintained through adherence to SOPs, employee training, and continuous monitoring of production processes
• Champion continuous improvement, housekeeping, and employee engagement initiatives to enhance operational performance and workplace standards

Assistant Operations Manager
Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications

• Previous experience within a plastic injection moulding manufacturing environment is essential
• Proven leadership experience within a production, operations, or manufacturing management role
• Strong understanding of production KPIs, quality standards, lean manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Experience managing labour efficiency, production performance, and operational costs within a fast-paced manufacturing setting

If you feel you're a good fit for this position, please click 'apply'.