Operations Manager

Operations Manager
Location: Surrey 
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 Benefits
Permanent:  Full Time (36.25 hours per week), Part Time considered 

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic Operations Manager with a background in electro-mechanical manufacturing? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a brilliant business with a fantastic working environment, where innovation, quality, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

This forward-thinking organisation are specialists within High Value Low Volume Manufacturing, supplying cutting-edge products. As the Operations Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the efficient, safe, and high-quality manufacture of precision-engineered products while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities for the Operations Manager:

• Lead and coordinate activities across Production, Supply Chain, and QHSE.

• Work closely with the Production Manager to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products, from CNC machining to assembly and final testing.

• Deliver monthly operational KPIs, ensuring accurate reporting and actionable insights.

• Drive inventory and stock management strategies to support production efficiency and cost control.

• Support the QHSE Manager on the path to ISO9001 certification, ensuring processes, systems, and documentation meet required standards.

• Oversee the smooth transfer of new products from R&D into manufacturing.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.

• Manage facilities maintenance to ensure a safe and effective workplace.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

About You:

• Proven experience in an operations role within an electro-mechanical or high-tech manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, electronic & mechanical assembly, and product testing.

• Collaborative leadership style, able to inspire cross-functional teams and drive performance through KPIs.

• Hands-on experience with ISO9001 quality systems and the implementation of standards. 

• Track record in lean initiatives, operational excellence, and process improvement.

• Experience with ERP systems and stock/materials management.

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

• HND or Degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Business Central.

• Experience with ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards.

What’s on Offer for the appointed Operations Manager:

• A dynamic, innovation-led working environment.

• The opportunity to shape and lead operational strategy across the business.

• £60,000 – £70,000 salary benefits, including health scheme, bonus scheme, Christmas shutdown, and maintenance days.

• Personal development opportunities within a supportive leadership team.

If you’re a driven Operations Manager looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a thriving business, we’d love to hear from you.