Overview
In this senior role, you will own the day-to-day performance of a busy Sheffield manufacturing site, driving safety, quality and delivery. You’ll lead cross-functional teams to meet output targets while building robust operations and continuous improvement. You’ll shape a culture of zero injuries and zero defects, embedding structured systems for planning, KPIs and reporting. This position offers significant impact in a growing fabrication business and opportunities to influence long-term site performance. You’ll work closely with engineering, projects and leadership to align targets and deliver high-quality products.
Pay / Benefits
- base salary and bonuses
- car or car allowance
- enhanced pension scheme
- life assurance
- private healthcare
Responsibilities
- Champion and lead a zero-injury safety culture with accountability across all shifts
- Maintain and enforce a zero defect, right-first-time culture with quality gates at each production stage
- Lead site performance and workflow planning to meet productivity targets in a high-standards environment
- Embed and improve structured operational systems (KPIs, planning, reporting) to support consistency and continuous improvement
- Lead and develop the operations team with clear communication and accountability
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, projects and senior leadership for smooth delivery and aligned targets
- Reinforce internal procedures, compliance and H&S protocols in line with company standards and accreditations
Key requirements
- Senior Operations Management experience within a complex manufacturing or engineering environment
- Proven track record leading production teams, ideally in multi-shift operations
- Strong experience with operational systems: KPIs, planning, resource management, safety and compliance
- Deep understanding of quality control and process gates throughout production
- Lean, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement knowledge and practical implementation
- Excellent leadership and people management skills; hands-on, clear and structured
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and be fully accountable for site delivery
- leadership
- clear communication
- resilience under pressure
- operational systems (KPIs, planning, reporting)
- quality control and gates
- Lean, Six Sigma or CI methodology
Operations Manager / Plant Manager in Sheffield employer: Michael Page International
As a not-for-profit organisation based in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and high-performing work culture that prioritises professional growth and meaningful transformation. Our commitment to employee development is matched by a competitive salary and a standard benefits package, making us an excellent employer for those looking to make a significant impact in the technology and telecoms sector.
Contact Details:
Michael Page International Recruitment Team
