Operations Manager

Ref: AS3963743

Kingston upon Thames, England

£55,000

• Permanent
• Operational Improvement
• Production And Logistics Leadership
• Quality And Safety Compliance

About the candidate

This operations professional brings a strong background across production, logistics and inventory control, with experience gained in busy manufacturing, national distribution and regulated pharmaceutical environments. They are confident leading day-to-day operations, supporting teams on the floor and keeping quality, safety and delivery standards on track.

They are a practical, people-focused operator who enjoys improving processes, coaching staff and working cross-functionally to solve problems. With a permanent move in mind and availability from two weeks, they would suit a business looking for a steady, improvement-led Operations Manager who can make a positive impact quickly.

What makes them great?

• Delivers Measurable Improvements: Helped reduce operational costs by around 15% while improving quality and delivery performance within a fast-paced production setting.
• Improves Team Performance: Developed staff training programmes that contributed to a 20% reduction in incident reports and supported stronger operational efficiency.
• Boosts Output & Collaboration: Contributed to a 10% increase in production output by spotting process improvements and improving communication between production and quality teams.

Areas of expertise

• Operational Leadership: Experienced in managing production and logistics activity, overseeing daily workflows and keeping teams aligned to business priorities.
• Process Improvement: Strong track record of identifying bottlenecks, streamlining ways of working and improving operational performance.
• Quality, Safety & Compliance: Comfortable working in environments where health and safety, quality assurance and industry standards are key to successful delivery.