Operations Manager
Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire
Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 + Benefits & Bonus

About the Role

Are you an inspirational operations leader seeking your next challenge in a progressive manufacturing environment? We are looking for an Operations Manager to lead and oversee all operational functions, ensuring exceptional production efficiency, stringent quality, cost control, and consistent on-time delivery.

As a key member of the management team, you will take full ownership of operational KPIs, drive a culture of 5S and continuous improvement, and ensure operational capacity aligns with customer demand.

This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with proven experience managing teams and leading change, who thrives in a dynamic and quality-driven setting.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage all production and planning functions to achieve business objectives.
- Deliver operational KPIs and report on performance to senior management.
- Champion 5S methodology and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
- Work closely with production management to ensure health, safety, quality, and cost targets are achieved.
- Oversee scheduling, capacity planning, and resource allocation to meet customer requirements.
- Collaborate with sales and other departments to align operations with demand and delivery timelines.
- Ensure strict adherence to Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, EN 9100).
- Maintain compliance with export controls and all legal, quality, and environmental standards.
- Implement process improvements to drive efficiency and eliminate waste.
- Develop and maintain SOPs for operational consistency.
- Manage operational budgets, balancing cost, quality, and service.
- Provide leadership and coaching to direct reports, creating a positive and engaged team culture.

- Support the progression of SC21 standards.

What You\'ll Need

- Significant experience managing operations within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of lean principles, 5S, and continuous improvement techniques.
- Excellent people management, leadership, and change management capability.
- Financial and commercial acumen linked to operational performance.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
- Ability to make informed, data-driven decisions under pressure.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- Desirable: Formal qualification in lean/continuous improvement and/or experience in a small-to-medium enterprise.
- Legal right to work in the UK without additional sponsorship

 

Ready to take ownership of a vital manufacturing operation and help shape future growth? Apply today to join a forward-thinking business committed to operational excellence and continuous development.

Apply today to explore this opportunity further contact max@holtengineering.co.uk - Max Sinclair