Operations Manager

An established and highly respected engineering business is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and optimise operations within a world-class precision manufacturing environment.

The company specialises in the design, development, simulation and manufacture of high-performance powertrain systems, electronics and advanced engineering solutions for motorsport, automotive and marine applications. With an international reputation for technical excellence, they support elite-level racing programmes and cutting-edge engineering projects

This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director, offering the opportunity to play a key part in shaping operational strategy within a growing, financially stable organisation known for its collaborative and supportive culture

Operations Manager

Permanent

Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Very Competitive Salary + Benefits + Bonus

Northampton

The Role

You will lead all operational activities across the manufacturing and engineering facility, ensuring efficiency, quality, delivery and continuous improvement across multiple departments. The role requires a strategic operational leader who can balance hands-on decision-making with long-term planning in a highly regulated precision engineering environment.

Operations Manager

Key responsibilities

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• Leading and developing cross-functional operational teams
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• Driving Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
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• Overseeing planning, purchasing, manufacturing and operational integration
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• Managing operational KPIs, budgets and P&L responsibilities
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• Supporting new product introduction and engineering change implementation
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• Ensuring compliance with ISO9001, AS9100 and H&S requirements
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• Driving quality, efficiency and process optimisation across the facility
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• Supporting long-term operational growth and capability development
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• The successful candidate will manage seven direct reports across manufacturing, planning, quality, facilities and operational support functions.
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Operations Manager

Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications

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• Strong technical understanding of CNC machining and precision manufacturing
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• Experience in Motorsport, Formula One, Aerospace, High Performance Automotive or Advanced Precision Manufacturing
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• Experience within highly regulated engineering environments
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• Strong commercial awareness with P&L responsibility
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• Proven leadership experience managing sizeable operational teams
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• Strong understanding of planning, purchasing and manufacturing integration
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• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or operational excellence frameworks
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• Experience managing new product introduction and engineering changes into production
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• A collaborative, resilient and adaptable leadership style
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Operations Manager

Company Benefits

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• Bonus scheme typically up to 10%
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• Up to 10% matched pension
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• Private medical scheme
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• Income protection
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• Death in service
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• 35 days annual leave including bank holidays
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• Company-wide team events
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• Stable, growing business with long-term investment and growth plans
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• This is a fully site-based
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role. If you feel this is an opportunity you would like to discuss, please contact me on [email protected]