Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsOperations Manager opportunity in WakefieldOpportunity to work for a well established, growing organisationAbout Our ClientOur client is a well-established and growing operational business with a strong focus on service excellence, continuous improvement, and customer delivery. Operating in a fast-paced environment, the organisation places equal importance on operational efficiency and commercial performance, ensuring high-quality outcomes for its customers while driving sustainable growth.They are now seeking a commercially minded Operations Manager for their Wakefield based site to play a pivotal role in leading site performance, developing teams, and delivering outstanding service to customers.Job DescriptionAs Operations Manager, you will take full ownership of operational performance across a busy production and service environment, balancing commercial objectives with operational delivery.You will lead and develop a high-performing team, ensuring the business consistently meets customer expectations on quality, cost, and delivery while driving continuous improvement initiatives.Key responsibilities include:Leading, managing and developing operational teams to deliver high performance and a strong "one team" cultureDriving operational excellence by improving processes, efficiency, and overall site effectivenessTaking a customer-facing approach to ensure service levels, delivery timelines, and quality standards are consistently achievedManaging budgets, forecasting volumes, and ensuring cost control across operationsPartnering with cross-functional teams including engineering, logistics, and service functions to resolve issues and enhance performanceLeading continuous improvement initiatives and embedding a culture of efficiency and accountabilitySupporting strategic planning and contributing to long-term operational and commercial decision-makingEnsuring compliance with Health & Safety and regulatory requirements at all timesThis is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role requiring a balance of strategic thinking and day-to-day operational management.The Successful ApplicantThe ideal candidate will be a commercially aware operations leader with proven experience in managing teams within a production, service, or supply chain environment.You will bring:Strong leadership experience, with the ability to motivate, develop, and engage teamsA commercial mindset with experience managing budgets, forecasting, and driving cost efficienciesA customer-focused approach, ensuring service excellence and strong client relationshipsOperational expertise within production, supply chain, or service environmentsStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a continuous improvement mindsetExperience of ERP systems and data-driven decision makingThe ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational deliveryA driven, ambitious and career-minded approach, with a desire to progress and take on increasing responsibilityExposure to lean methodologies or continuous improvement frameworks would be advantageous.What's on OfferSalary £50,000- £60,00015% performance related bonusOpportunity to lead and shape a high-performing teamA dynamic and fast-paced environment with strong career development potentialThe chance to make a tangible impact on customer experience and business successContactLeigh HolmshawQuote job refJN-052026-7013242Phone number+44 113 243 7737Job summaryJob functionEngineering & ManufacturingSubsectorOperations ManagementSectorIndustrial / ManufacturingLocationWakefieldContract typePermanentConsultant nameLeigh HolmshawConsultant phone+44 113 243 7737Job referenceJN-052026-7013242
