Operations Manager

Operations Manager

South Wales

£65,000‑£70,000

Yolk Recruitment is supporting an established and respected manufacturing business in South Wales in their search for an Operations Manager.

This is a great opportunity to join a stable business that values continuous improvement and invests in its people, equipment, and processes. The company supplies custom and standard products across a range of industries and operates from a clean, modern site with a strong, collaborative team culture.

As Operations Manager, you\’ll be responsible for:

• Leading and managing manufacturing, maintenance, and logistics teams
• Overseeing operational activities to achieve quality, cost, and delivery targets
• Driving lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement projects
• Managing budgets and resource planning to optimise efficiency
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislative and industry standards
• Collaborating with HR, Finance, and Operations functions

The experience you\’ll bring to the role:

• Proven background leading manufacturing functions, ideally in SME or metal processing environments
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Practical, hands‑on approach to problem‑solving and change
• Good commercial and financial acumenEngineering or technical qualifications advantageous but not essential

And this is what you\’ll get in return:

• £65,000 – £70,000 annual salary
• 4.5% matched pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• 23 days holiday (rising with service) plus bank holidays
• Supportive and family‑style working environment

Are you up to the challenge?

Please get in touch today with engineering specialist recruiter, Andy Jones.

Please apply with a CV and cover letter outlining why you\’re perfect for the role. We also have a referral scheme, so if you know someone suited to this opportunity, please get in touch.