At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead daily operations and manage multiple projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a growing manufacturing business with a focus on career progression.
- Benefits: Generous salary, significant responsibility, and potential for future leadership roles.
- Other info: Collaborate with an experienced leadership team and drive continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Shape the future of the business while developing your career in a pivotal role.
- Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing management and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity with genuine long-term career progression. This is a pivotal role for an ambitious, commercially minded individual who is looking to make a real impact within a growing manufacturing business. Working closely with the existing leadership team, you will initially learn and support the day-to-day running of the operation before progressively taking ownership of key responsibilities as the business continues to evolve. This role offers a potential pathway into senior leadership over the next 3-5 years, making it ideal for someone who is eager to develop their career whilst helping to shape the future of the business.
The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, excellent organisational skills, and the confidence to manage multiple priorities while ensuring projects progress efficiently from enquiry through to delivery.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee the day-to-day operational activities of the business
- Prepare accurate and commercially competitive customer quotations
- Ensure all job requirements are clearly communicated to the Production Manager, enabling efficient production planning and delivery
- Coordinate materials, suppliers, transport, and logistics to meet customer deadlines
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring work is delivered on time and within budget
- Identify operational issues early and implement effective solutions
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams
- Provide clear communication regarding quotations, lead times, project progress, and deliveries
- Support the continued development of online sales and e-commerce activities
- Drive continuous improvement by reviewing and enhancing systems, processes, and operational efficiencies
- Work collaboratively with the leadership team to support business growth and integration
- Previous experience in a management role within manufacturing, ideally in an owner/managed or SME business.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes ideally gained within plastics, metal, wood, or similar fabrication environments.
- Commercially aware with experience preparing quotations and costing work
- Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Confident decision-maker with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
- Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering outstanding service
- Generous salary coupled with scope for progression in the future.
- A varied and influential role with significant responsibility and autonomy
- The opportunity to work alongside an experienced leadership team and shape the future direction of the business
Operations Manager in Kingston upon Hull employer: Kingston Recruitment
As a Customer Site Envoy with our well-established local manufacturer in Hull, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises customer satisfaction and operational excellence. The company offers excellent employee growth opportunities, fostering strong relationships and continuous improvement while ensuring a first-class experience for customers. With a focus on teamwork and problem-solving, this role provides a unique chance to be the trusted representative on-site, making a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment.
