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Operations Manager

Cardiff Permanent View Job Description
A well-established, fast-growing manufacturer is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead high-speed, high-volume production across a diverse product portfolio. Operating in a dynamic, multi-customer environment, this role is ideal for a creative, forward-thinking leader who can drive both people and process, balancing operational discipline with continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Lead manufacturing across multiple products, customers, and production lines.
  • Real leadership impact - Shape culture, capability, and performance in a fast-pa

About Our Client

My client is a highly successful manufacturing organisation producing a wide range of products for multiple customers. Operating at high speed and high volume, the business is known for its operational capability, strong customer focus, and commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Variety, pace, and adaptability are core to how the operation runs day to day.

Job Description

Responsibilities



  • Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations across multiple product lines and customer requirements.


  • Drive safe, efficient, and high-quality production in a high-speed, high-volume environment.


  • Develop, coach, and inspire operational teams to deliver consistent performance and engagement.


  • Manage complexity arising from frequent changeovers, varied product specifications, and customer demands.


  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives across people, process, and performance.


  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and regulatory standards.


  • Use operational data and KPIs to drive decision-making and performance improvement.


  • Collaborate with engineering, quality, planning, and senior leadership to optimise operational outcomes

The Successful Applicant

Ideal Candidate



  • Proven experience leading operations within high-speed, high-volume manufacturing.


  • Strong people leadership capability with a track record of building high-performing teams.


  • Experience managing multi-product, multi-customer manufacturing environments.


  • Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and operational efficiency.


  • Confident, visible leader able to engage teams and stakeholders at all levels.

What's on Offer

Salary & Benefits



  • Competitive salary aligned with experience and responsibility.


  • Pension and comprehensive benefits package.


  • Career development opportunities within a growing manufacturing business
Contact
Mark Hickman
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6959299
Phone number
+441179065142

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Operations Management
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Cardiff
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mark Hickman
Consultant phone
+441179065142
Job reference
JN-022026-6959299