Operations Manager in Northam

Job Description

Operations Manager - Southampton\n  \n We are looking for Operations Manager to one of our clients, leading manufacturer, delivering high‑quality, innovative transport solutions to major logistics and haulage operators.  With multiple manufacturing sites and a strong reputation for engineering excellence, safety, and continuous improvement, we are now looking to appoint an experienced Operations Manager to lead our Southampton facility.\n  \n The Role:\n As Operations Manager, you will take full responsibility for all site operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and commercially viable delivery of production output. Working closely with the Production Manager, and reporting to senior leadership you will manage the site autonomously while aligning with the wider strategic direction of the business.\n You will have ownership of Health & Safety, Production, Quality, People, and Commercial performance, driving efficiencies and continuous improvement across the site.\n  \n Key Responsibilities:\n Health & Safety\n \nFull ownership of health and safety on site \nDrive a strong "safety‑first" culture \nEnsure operators are appropriately trained and compliant \nEnforce health and safety standards on the shop floor Production:\n \nEnsure daily production targets are consistently met \nOptimise production line efficiency \nSet TAKT times at each cell to balance workflow \nDeliver ongoing cost and efficiency improvements Quality:\n \nContinually monitor quality systems with a zero‑defect mindset \nEnsure all type approval and critical quality checks are completed on every unit People & Leadership:\n \nLead, motivate, and inspire teams \nIdentify training needs and develop structured training programmes \nOversee labour planning and workforce resourcing \nDrive performance standards and accountability Commercial & Reporting:\n \nManage budgets, KPIs, P&L, and operational metrics \nDeliver commercially viable output \nProvide clear reporting and performance updates to senior leadership What We're Looking For:\n \nProven experience in a senior operations or production leadership role within manufacturing \nBackground in a fast‑paced manufacturing or production environment \nAutomotive or heavy manufacturing experience is a distinct advantage \nStrong leadership experience managing skilled, blue‑collar teams \nTrack record of improving safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance \nExperience implementing Lean / Continuous Improvement methodologies \nStrong commercial awareness and stakeholder communication skills Salary & Package:\n \nSalary: Up to £60,000, depending on experience \nCompany pension \nOpportunity to lead a strategically important and growing site This is a rare opportunity to take full operational ownership of a key manufacturing facility within a well‑established and ambitious business.

You'll have the autonomy to shape site culture, drive meaningful improvements, and build a high‑performing team with visible impact on business success.\n  \n Apply today