At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead daily operations and ensure top-notch product delivery in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a growing manufacturing and engineering organisation in Horsham.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a hands-on leadership role.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities to work across various teams.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by optimising processes and driving continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: Experience in operational processes and continuous improvement tools like Lean or Six Sigma.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to join a growing manufacturing and engineering organisation in Horsham.
The Operations Manager will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and control of manufacturing and operational processes within their programme scope. You will lead daily operations, ensuring productivity, quality, safety, delivery, and cost targets are consistently achieved.
This is a hands‑on leadership role, working closely with Programme Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Manufacturing, and Industrialisation Engineering teams to support business objectives and deliver excellent customer outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations to ensure consistent delivery of products, spares, and repairs in line with agreed lead times and costs.
- Generate capacity and resource plans covering people, materials, space, and equipment.
- Work with the Operational Excellence Manager to develop resource plans and support continuous improvement.
- Monitor operational KPIs and drive actions to improve productivity, quality, efficiency, and delivery performance.
- Identify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve utilisation, throughput, and quality.
- Support team development, performance management, and training requirements.
- Ensure assets, equipment, and facilities are maintained and fully operational.
- Maintain high standards of health and safety for employees and visitors.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Work closely with Programme Management, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and Industrialisation Engineering.
- Provide operational insight to senior leadership to support strategic planning.
- Ensure customer expectations and service levels are consistently met or exceeded.
- Resolve escalated operational issues quickly and effectively.
- Support customer collaboration, engagement, and planning alongside the Programme Lead.
Skills and Experience
- Strong understanding of operational processes, workflow optimisation, and performance management.
- Experience using continuous improvement tools such as Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma.
- Competence in data analysis, reporting, and KPI management.
- Engineering or manufacturing degree, or equivalent experience gained within a complex manufacturing environment.
- Experience using MRP or ERP systems.
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Operations Manager in Horsham employer: Holt Engineering Recruitment Ltd
Join a dynamic and innovative manufacturing and engineering organisation in Horsham, where your role as Operations Manager will be pivotal in driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. With a strong emphasis on employee development, you will have access to training opportunities and resources that empower you to grow within the company while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance customer satisfaction. Enjoy a collaborative work environment that prioritises safety, quality, and efficiency, making it an excellent place for professionals seeking a rewarding career in operations management.
Contact Details:
Holt Engineering Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
