At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and transform operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Globally backed engineering and manufacturing business with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: High-visibility role with genuine autonomy to implement meaningful changes.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping operational strategy and driving performance.
- Qualifications: Experience in operations management and strong knowledge of foundry processes.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to join a well-established, globally backed engineering and manufacturing business. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the operational strategy, driving performance and leading large, multidisciplinary teams in a complex, metal casting environment.
This is a business investing in its future – with a clear mandate to enhance operational performance, improve efficiency and embed a culture of continuous improvement. You will have the autonomy and backing to make meaningful, lasting changes across the site.
Key Responsibilities- Lead end-to-end site operations across production and maintenance
- Develop and execute operational strategy aligned to business growth objectives
- Drive improvements across safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people (SQCDP)
- Implement and embed Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and CI initiatives
- Optimise manufacturing processes across foundry and machining environments
- Oversee maintenance strategy to maximise asset reliability and uptime
- Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing operations team
- Manage budgets, capital investment and cost optimisation programmes
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality and commercial teams
- Proven experience as a Head of Operations, Plant Manager, or equivalent senior leader
- Strong knowledge of foundry processes (investment casting, sand casting, die casting, centrifugal casting or similar) – Essential
- Demonstrated success leading large-scale manufacturing operations
- Track record of delivering operational excellence and cultural transformation
- Deep understanding of Lean, CI tools, and modern manufacturing practices
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at board level
- Engineering degree or equivalent experience
- Strategic, high-visibility role reporting to the CEO
- Opportunity to lead and transform a significant UK manufacturing site
- Backed by a financially stable and growth-focused group
- Genuine autonomy to shape operations and deliver measurable impact
Foundry Operations Manager in Nottingham employer: Morgan Ryder
Join a globally backed engineering and manufacturing business that prioritises employee growth and operational excellence. As a Foundry Operations Manager, you will benefit from a competitive salary, car allowance, and bonus, while enjoying a culture that fosters continuous improvement and innovation. With the autonomy to implement meaningful changes and a commitment to investing in its future, this company offers a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing team in a dynamic environment.
