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Nicholas Associates

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Operations Manager

United Kingdom

Nicholas Associates

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
19 days ago
Salary
50000.00 - 60000.00 GBP Annual
Recruiter
Nicholas Associates
Closes
19 Aug 2025
Course
No
Contract Type
Permanent
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

Position : Operations Manager, Production Manager

Location : Bradford

Sector : Non–food manufacturing, electrical and mechanical assembly, electro–mechanical assembly, engineering, manufacturing and production

Salary : 50,000 – 60,000

Please note : due to the need for security clearance, we can only consider UK passport holders for this role

About the Role :

Leading a team of about 60 people, you will bring motivation and strategic vision into an electro–mechanical assembly facility.

Taking responsibility for safety. quality, delivery, cost and people, you will ensure that the operation runs to its expected high levels of efficiency

The detail :

Manage, lead and coach the production team and department leaders Track succession planning and staff development through the appraisal and objective setting process.Ensure supply of people, parts & equipment for the short, medium and long termDefine, acquire & manage resource requirements in terms of space, efficiency, manpower, tools & equipment to meet current commitments and future growth requirements.To deliver yearly, monthly & weekly revenue plans.Create a master production plan Develop internal strategy to improve and grow the operations teamMaintain key performance indicators and operational excellence in line with business objectives.Identification of and mitigating action of risk & opportunity within all operational aspects of the business plans.Ensure all HS&E requirements are supported, maintained, updated and complied with in conjunction with the HS&E Manager.Work with the QA team on issues which arise and drive a quality mindset that is at the forefront of all employee's actions.Full responsibility for production team leaders, production operators, stores and production engineering.Engage with input to customer bids, generating proposals and submitting costings for existing and new products. Ensure this quoted information for operations translates into reality when the bid converts to a firm order.Be the customer and supplier point of contact for escalation outside of the normal communication channels.About You

UK Passport holderDegree qualified with a good engineering technical background.Implementing and sustaining continuous improvement activities within a production environment is essential.Experience working within an electro–mechanical environment preferreP&L experience would be of benefit.Operations management and leadership experience preferably within a high–tech manufacturing environment.Experience of ERP essential – SAP specific would be of benefit.Experience of working within a project.Ability to manage specific resolution & improvement projects.Experience of delivering business change within a manufacturing/engineering environment.Experience of business risk management.Experience with & implementation of operational excellence tools would be of benefit.Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills with the drive and ability to motivate and inspire multi–functional teams to achieve business targets.Self–motivated and the ability to work under pressure.What is on offer ?

Basic salary 50,000– 60,000Salary sacrifice–led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%Employee Assistance ProgrammeSalary sacrifice Electric Vehicle car schemeFree life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salaryHoliday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week's worth of annual leave each yearComprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeingCompetitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailersInternal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platformCycle to Work schemeEnhanced family–friendly benefitsCompany sick payEquality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversityLocal discounts and offers (e.g. gym)

Key Words : electrical and mechanical assembly, electro–mechanical assembly, engineering, manufacturing and production, Operations manager, production manager, Bradford

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

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