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Operations Manager / General Manager
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Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£55,000
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1121 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (43% match). If the code is right — and Michael Page is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to take ownership of day-to-day operations across a busy service-led environment. This is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to influence business direction as a whole while delivering continuous improvement across an evolving manufacturing environment.
Client Details
My client is a well-established and highly respected, family-run engineering business with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and customer service. Operating within a specialist technical sector, they supply products and services to customers across a range of industries and are investing in their future growth through operational excellence, continuous improvement, and strong leadership. Due to the SME nature of this incredible business this is a brilliant opportunity to make a real difference and be a key influential player within the organisation.
Description
Reporting directly to the MD and business owner, you will be responsible for ensuring day-to-day operational performance, inter-departmental cohesion, and aiding with overall business growth and strategy. You'll lead a small team of 25 employees across all business functions through the SLT, to drive a culture accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
- Working closely with customers, suppliers and direct employees to deliver a good quality service, on time and within budget.
- Monitoring KPIs and implementing performance improvement plans.
- Managing production planning, resource allocation, and delivery schedules.
- Ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Collaborating with senior stakeholders to develop and execute operational strategy.
- Supporting employee development, succession planning, and team engagement.
Profile
The successful candidate will provide strong leadership to the wider business, and will communicate effectively with the SLT.
You will demonstrate:
- Proven experience in a General Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or similar leadership role.
- Strong background within industrial, engineering, or technical environments.
- Key communication skills at all levels of the business, and the ability to work with a variety of different characters.
- Demonstrable experience driving productivity, efficiency, and continuous improvement activities.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
- Commercial awareness with a focus on customer satisfaction and business performance.
- Strong problem-solving, planning, and organisational capabilities.
Job Offer
- Salary ranging from £55 - £65k, depending on experience
- Discretionary bonus
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Longer term progression opportunities available
- Opportunity to make a significant impact within a successful, growing organisation
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Where this offer sits in the market
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1121 going rate of £55,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.