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Hays Engineering
Operations Manager
Colchester, Essex
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2 hours ago
- Salary
- 60000.00 - 65000.00 GBP Annual + Circa GBP65k–Possibly negotiable
- Recruiter
- Hays Engineering
- Closes
- 02 Mar 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Colchester
Salary – Negotiable DOE plus bonus and excellent benefits
Monday – Friday
Your new company:
Based near Colchester , you will be joining a large manufacturing business with multiple manufacturing sites across Europe and the US specialising in the manufacture of alternative synthetic paper and film products.
Due to a gap in the team, the business is now seeking an experienced Manufacturing & Engineering Operations manager to join their senior leadership team. This hire will be responsible for the overall day–day manufacturing operations, whilst working with the engineering team to help improve safety, quality and running efficiency.
Offering an industry–leading pension, a wide range of benefits plus a bonus, this is a great opportunity for someone to stamp their mark on an ever–growing business.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
Plan, lead and manage day–day manufacturing operations, meeting production, quality, engineering & safety targets.Collaborate with multiple areas of the business, including quality, supply chain, HSE and more to roadmap improvement plans aligned to business objectives.Create and monitor key performance indicators – working on continuous improvement methods.Manage and mentor manufacturing, engineering and supporting technical staffWork with finance teams to develop and manage department budgets working towards capital expenditure plans.Drive a continuous mindset culture throughout the business
This is just a summary of duties, and other responsibilities will be required.
Skills & Experience required:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or similar industryMultiple years of experience in manufacturing and/or engineering management and operations role(s)Proven experience leading a production or engineering team with multiple direct reportsStrong leadership, communication and problem–solving skillsAbility to manage tasks and duties effectively.Lean Six Sigma certification would be highly desirable.
What you need to do now if you're interested in this role:
Click 'apply now' to forward an up–to–date copy of your CV or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us now on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Ad ID: 5417795109
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