Operations Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to join a well-established engineering company based in Maidstone, Kent, as part of a large, privately owned group of businesses.This newly created position has come about as a direct result of an ambitious growth plan, supporting the ongoing expansion of the business and enabling the site to scale efficiently as demand increases. It's a genuinely exciting time to join the group, with real opportunity to make your mark and grow with the business.What's On OfferSalary of £60,000 £65,000, dependent on experienceGreat benefits packageThe chance to join a large, privately owned group during a significant period of growthA newly created role with real influence over how it developsGenuine long-term career progression within the wider groupAbout the RoleAs Operations Manager, you will take ownership of day-to-day operations across a multi-process engineering site, driving performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement across all areas of production.This role would suit a proven engineering operations leader someone ambitious, hands-on, and ready to progress their career within a fast-paced, fast-moving business that offers genuine scope for development.What We're Looking ForWe're keen to hear from candidates with a background in traditional engineering operations, ideally gained across one or more of the following disciplines:MillingMachiningTurningForgingSheet metal pressingPrecision engineeringFoundryAs this is a multi-operation site, experience across any of the above (or similar manufacturing/engineering processes) would be highly valuable. We're looking for someone who understands the realities of a busy engineering environment and can lead operations with credibility and confidence.How to ApplyIf you're an ambitious operations leader from an engineering background looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.Everlinked is operating as a Equal Employment Agency.TPBN1_UKTJ