At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead operations to ensure high-quality production and team development.
- Company: Join Caterpillar, a leader in manufacturing with a commitment to safety and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days leave, bonuses, car allowance, and a strong pension scheme.
- Other info: Opportunity for travel and career advancement in a supportive culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while fostering team growth.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in operations and a passion for problem-solving.
The predicted salary is between 88251 - 88251 £ per year.
Salary: £88,251 per annum + dependent upon experience
Location: Stafford, UK
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays
- Up to 31% Bonus
- Car Allowance: £675 PCM
- Contributory pension scheme – Caterpillar will double the employee’s contribution up to 10%
- Contributory share scheme – Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee’s contribution
- Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase
Job Summary: Overseeing programs and practices for hiring, performance management and developing/training the personnel that perform and support the plant operating functions to deliver the required operational performance.
Responsibilities:
- Directing all aspects of manufacturing operations for the plant or facility in order to produce cost-effective, timely and high quality products in a safe, secure and sanitary working environment.
- Managing development, implementation and continual improvement of the operating methods, equipment, systems and other operating infrastructure used to realize operating goals and objectives.
- Directing development of production work schedules to meet internal goals and customer expectations; monitoring process and personnel performance of scheduled work activities to remove operating impediments and achieve established operating goals.
- Safety is a core value; this role will lead the way in ensuring our Safety Commitments are met.
- Manage the production processes in line with Caterpillar production principles, establish and maintain appropriate governance to ensure quality and order delivery commitments are met, whilst leading the teams through changes with effective change management strategies.
- Participation in the facility demand and orders process, capacity planning, execution of manufacturing run rates to required quality and velocity.
- Provide leadership to the Operations teams, with a focus on talent development and growth, taking a proactive and organized approach.
- Foster and grow existing positive relationships with the on site trade unions, including leading collective bargaining processes and pay deals.
- Day to day ownership of the facility, including investments, capital plan, safety, emergency response procedures, CSR, facilities management.
What You Have: With a proven track record of leading in an operational context you should thrive off a fast paced, dynamic environment where meeting commitments, driving team engagement and having safety as a core value really matters. With a commercial mindset you will have the ability to bring to life a vision and drive forward strategic plans whilst also being able to work across the matrix to lean in to support the team as required.
Key Skills:
- Problem solving
- Collaborating
- Quality Management
- Performance Management
- Lean Manufacturing
- Planning and organizing
- Accuracy and attention to details
Additional Info: The role will work a 5 day week, based out of the Stafford Facility with periodic travel to our sister facility in Aurangabad, India.
Posting Dates: June 23, 2026 - July 7, 2026
EEO Statement: Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Senior Operations Manager – Stafford Facility employer: Caterpillar Inc.
Caterpillar is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Stafford Facility where safety and employee development are paramount. With competitive benefits including a generous pension scheme, flexible health options, and a strong focus on talent growth, we empower our team to thrive in their careers while fostering a collaborative culture that values every contribution. Join us to be part of a company that not only prioritises operational excellence but also invests in the well-being and future of its employees.
