Senior Operations Manager

Ref: AS5696094

Peterborough, UK

£55,000

• Permanent
• Operational Excellence
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement

About the candidate

A results-oriented operations leader with extensive experience across fast-paced manufacturing, production and site management environments. They have a strong track record of improving productivity, safety, quality and cost performance within mid-sized and national manufacturing settings.

Collaborative and analytical in style, they are confident leading teams, influencing cross-functional stakeholders and embedding Lean ways of working. Available to start in 2 weeks, they are seeking a permanent opportunity where they can drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.

What makes them great?

• Cost Reduction: Led Lean and workforce training initiatives that reduced operational costs by around 30% within a mid-sized manufacturing facility.
• Productivity Improvement: Delivered process improvements that increased production output by around 20% while helping to reduce waste.
• Engagement & Service Gains: Improved employee satisfaction by around 15% and supported initiatives that increased customer satisfaction by around 10%.

Areas of expertise

• Manufacturing Operations: Experienced in overseeing daily site operations, production performance, safety standards and quality delivery.
• Lean & Continuous Improvement: Strong background in implementing Lean practices, process optimisation and waste reduction initiatives.
• Team Leadership: Skilled at building accountability, improving engagement and aligning teams around operational goals.