Senior Operations Manager

The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Operations Manager to lead and optimise manufacturing operations across two sites within a growing and evolving business. This is a leadership role with responsibility for operational performance, people leadership, and the development and delivery of consistent processes, ways of working and KPIs across both locations. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving efficiency, strengthening collaboration between sites, and supporting the business’s longer-term growth strategy. Key Responsibilities * Work with the Managing Director to develop and deliver a strategic plan and objectives that will drive all business operational activity, efficiently, and to the required quality * Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations across two sites, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations * Drive consistency in processes, standards, and performance management across both locations * Own and improve key operational metrics including safety, quality, OTIF, productivity, and cost * Coach and develop site management teams, building capability, accountability, and engagement * Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve performance * Work closely with supply chain, engineering, quality, and commercial teams to ensure aligned delivery * Manage operational budgets and support capital investment decisions * Act as a key contributor to the senior leadership team, providing insight and operational challenge What We’re Looking For Essential: * Proven experience in a senior operational role within a manufacturing business * Experience leading multi-site operations * Strong people leadership skills with the ability to engage colleagues at all levels * Solid understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and H&S requirements * Track record of driving operational improvement and change * Lean / Continuous Improvement experience Personal Attributes * Hands-on, visible leader with strong operational credibility * Structured and data-driven, but with a pragmatic in approach * Confident communicator able to influence across functions and sites * Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment * Thinks and works collaboratively * Leads by example in everything they do * Integrity * Strong and effective communication and influencing skills * Able to make difficult and complex decisions * Resilience when challenged and when under pressure