Operations Manager

Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives on continuous improvement, developing people, and delivering operational excellence?

 

 We’re looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead our clients production and final assembly operations in Fareham within a high-precision manufacturing environment.

 

 

Operations Manager

Permanent

Competitive Salary

Monday-Friday

Fareham

 

Operations Manager

Job Description

 

• Lead and develop high-performing production teams within machining and assembly operations
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, including kaizen and tiered accountability
• Own production KPIs and deliver measurable improvements in quality, delivery and cost
• Define and deliver strategic investment plans, including capital projects
• Support SIOP, MRP and capacity planning to achieve on-time delivery
• Develop talent through coaching, succession planning and performance management

 

 

 

Operations Manager

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

 

• Degree (or equivalent) in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Proven experience leading production teams in a precision manufacturing environment
• Strong lean, CI and change leadership capability
• Knowledge of AS9100, IATF 16949 or ISO 9001

 

 

 

Operations Manager

Company Benefits

 

• 22.5 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexi Working hours
• Employee Cash plan
• Online discount perks
• Cycle to Work
• Social Club
• Onsite Gym
• Parking