Operations Manager

Job description

We are seeking an Operations Manager to join a well-established manufacturing business in Pickering. You will oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets are consistently achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and efficiency. You will lead and develop the operational team, working closely with key support functions to optimise performance, improve processes and deliver continuous operational excellence.

Operations Manager

Permanent

Competitive salary

Pickering

Operations Manager

Job Description

• Lead site-wide manufacturing operations ensuring production plans and customer demand are achieved.
• Own SQDCP performance, driving improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People while monitoring KPIs, productivity, OEE, downtime, scrap and rework.
• Provide operational leadership, managing Production Managers, Supervisors and wider teams while building accountability, engagement, capability and succession
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing, structured problem solving, waste reduction, standardisation and improvements to production flow and efficiency.

Operations Manager

Essential Skills/Experience/Qualifications

• Strong injection moulding manufacturing knowledge
• Previous experience working within the automotive manufacturing industry
• Well versed with high-volume, customer driven production schedules

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Pickering

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

25-08-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English