Senior Operations Manager in Peterborough

About Cubis Systems

Cubis Systems is a global leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of network access products for the infrastructure, utility and construction markets.

Headquartered in Northern Ireland, Cubis is part of the €27 billion CRH Group and operates from multiple sites across the UK and Ireland, exporting to over 30 countries worldwide.

Location

United Kingdom

Job ID

526614

Job Type

Full Time

Workplace Type

Onsite

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior Level
• Senior Operations Manager – Tallington

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company pension contribution
• A range of healthcare options
• Competitive holidays, including Christmas shutdown
• Employee Committees for Health & Wellbeing and Inclusion & Diversity
• Engagement & Wellbeing initiatives
• Employee referral programme
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies
• Career development opportunities across IPE and the wider CRH Group

Role Overview

The Senior Operations Manager plays a pivotal leadership role within Cubis Systems’ Tallington site, driving operational excellence, safety performance and continuous improvement across all manufacturing and site operations.

Reporting to the Director of Site Operations – Network Access Products, the role is responsible for ensuring operational activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with business objectives, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a safety‑first culture, ensuring full compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards across the Tallington site.
• Drive operational excellence through achievement of key performance metrics relating to safety, productivity, quality, cost and delivery (OTIF).
• Provide leadership, direction and governance to ensure consistent application of operational standards, policies, procedures and controls.
• Support and challenge operational leaders to achieve business objectives while driving accountability and ownership across all manufacturing and site activities.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, capacity utilisation, productivity and overall operational performance.
• Lead the deployment of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives, embedding a culture of waste reduction, process optimisation and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Drive process ownership, operational resilience and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure effective delivery of customer and business requirements.
• Leverage technology and digital solutions, including AI and automation, to streamline processes and enhance operational effectiveness.
• Develop strong inter‑site and inter‑company relationships to improve planning, collaboration and customer service performance.
• Deliver operational and financial targets through effective cost management, resource planning and profit & loss (P&L) accountability.
• Identify, evaluate and implement cost‑saving and value‑enhancing initiatives without compromising safety, quality or customer satisfaction.
• Lead and support strategic projects including automation, system implementation, capital investments and operational transformation programmes.
• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, HR and Commercial teams to deliver business‑critical initiatives and drive sustainable growth.
• Coach, mentor and develop operational leaders and teams, building capability, succession pipelines and leadership strength across the site.
• Promote a culture of engagement, accountability, continuous learning and high performance.
• Translate the wider Cubis Systems Operations Strategy into actionable site improvement plans and measurable outcomes.
• Drive standardisation of processes, systems and best practices to improve consistency and performance across operations.
• Support business continuity planning, operational readiness and future growth initiatives, including capacity expansion and transformation activities.
• Act as the key operational link between the Tallington site and senior leadership, providing insight, governance and strategic direction to support long‑term business success.
• Demonstrate flexibility to support changing operational priorities, site requirements and business needs, including adjusting working patterns, supporting critical activities and maintaining a visible leadership presence across the operations as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Management or a related discipline.
• Considerable experience in a senior manufacturing or operations leadership role within a fast‑paced production/manufacturing environment.
• Recognised Health & Safety qualification is essential.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma qualification is desirable.
• Proven experience leading site optimisation, operational improvement and business transformation programmes.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, cost and operational performance.
• Experience managing and influencing cross‑functional teams and senior stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
• Strong experience working with ERP systems within a multi‑site and/or multi‑company manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading change, driving cultural improvement and embedding continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence principles.
• Commercially astute with a strong understanding of operational costs, budgeting and business performance drivers.
• Proven ability to analyse operational data, identify trends and implement effective corrective actions.
• Strong project management and change management skills, with ability to lead complex operational initiatives.
• Excellent leadership, coaching and people development capabilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
• Experience leveraging technology, automation and digital tools to improve operational efficiency and performance.
• Experience in large‑scale site development projects would be advantageous.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications to recruitment@cubis-systems. com by Friday 31st July 2026.

Cubis Systems is an equal opportunity employer, which values differences in our people.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and provide equality through our career development opportunities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, nationality, age and disability.

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