Operations Manager in Pickering

We are currently recruiting for an Operations Manager to join an extremely busy Manufacturing Engineering client based near Pickering. This is a full-time permanent role. The successful candidate will have a strong background working within manufacturing engineering in a leadership position and a large number of direct reports. Candidates must have strong people skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of staff.

The successful candidate will be required to oversee all daily operations to ensure the facility maintains a consistent output that meets operational goals and quality standards. This role will hold overall responsibility for managing manufacturing operations and managing all related departments from purchasing/supply chain, QHSE and all production areas. Candidates will be degree qualified in a related field or hold equivalent experience in a similar field. Knowledge of varied manufacturing processes is also a must.

Package including car allowance, company bonus, 25 days leave and private health care. Hours – 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 4pm Friday. Role is easily commutable from Malton, York, Pickering, Scarborough.

• Accountable for safety and quality management, as well as delivery performance within the Production Departments.
• Identify process inefficiencies and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, product quality, and cost performance.
• Ensure full regulatory compliance across all areas of responsibility.
• Maintain a strong understanding of product lines and services within the operational area.
• Implement and maintain operational systems to drive continuous process improvements.
• Lead the Production Team to achieve required outputs and targets.
• Monitor and drive performance through KPIs and operational metrics.
• Assist with maximising production capacity by establishing, adjusting, and monitoring schedules aligned with master production plans, ensuring efficient procurement, production planning, and inventory management.
• Oversee warehousing, transportation, and distribution operations.
• Ensure timely delivery of goods to customers in conjunction with the commercial team.
• Support the optimisation of logistics costs improving delivery performance to meet customer demand while optimising costs and maintaining quality standards.
• Contribute to the preparation of budgets and forecasts and NIM calls.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to evaluate future opportunities and align strategic direction, ensuring a cohesive approach to business growth.
• Manage the scheduling of both new and aftermarket product manufacturing to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Apply where applicable knowledge of business practices, including strategic planning, budgeting, and workforce planning.
• Lead, coach, and develop employees to enhance performance, build capability, and support succession planning.

• Demonstrable experience within a senior leadership position within a manufacturing engineering environment.
• Strong technical leadership skills.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Strong people skills and motivational.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001.
• Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook literate.
• Excellent communication skills.