Operations Manager

Owen Daniels

Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Northampton, England
Contract type: Full time

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

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

Operations Manager

Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications

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

Operations Manager

Company Benefits

  • Bonus scheme typically up to 10%
  • Up to 10% matched pension
  • Private medical scheme
  • Income protection
  • Death in service
  • 35 days annual leave including bank holidays
  • Company-wide team events
  • Stable, growing business with long-term investment and growth plans
  • This is a fully site-based

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