Operations Manager

  • Owen Daniels
  • Pickering, Yorkshire
  • Oct 23, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced, hands-on Operations Manager to join a leading manufacturer based in Yorkshire on a contract basis.

Contract Details

  • Outside IR35
  • 6 month duration

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee manufacturing operations, ensuring production plans, customer demand and delivery schedules are achieved.
  • Drive improvements in OEE, productivity, labour utilisation, downtime, scrap and rework, while delivering cost reductions and maintaining operational budgets.
  • Lead, develop and motivate production teams
  • Champion Lean Manufacturing and structured problem-solving methodologies to improve efficiency, eliminate waste, standardise processes and deliver improvements.

Essential Experience

  • Proven experience working as an Operations Manager
  • Well versed working within the manufacturing industry