Production Operations Manager

When you're responsible for four manufacturing sites, the real challenge isn't just keeping production running. It's building teams, improving performance and creating consistent standards that help the whole business grow. As Production Operations Manager, you'll have the authority to make that happen, shaping how each site operates and making a measurable difference across the business.

You'll be joining an established and growing manufacturer of engineered timber products, taking a senior position within the leadership team. With responsibility for four UK sites, you'll have the freedom to influence strategy, develop your management teams and introduce improvements that deliver lasting results.

What's in it for you?

• £60,000–£65,000 annual salary, plus company car and bonus.
• A senior leadership position with genuine influence over business strategy and future growth.
• Responsibility for four manufacturing sites, giving you the scope to make improvements across the business.
• The autonomy to introduce new processes, improve performance and establish consistent standards.
• The opportunity to coach and develop site management teams, building capability for the future.
• Hybrid working with regular travel between sites, combining strategic oversight with hands-on involvement.

Your responsibilities as Production Operations Manager

• Oversee manufacturing activities across four UK sites, ensuring consistent standards of safety, quality and efficiency.
• Develop and implement operational strategies that improve productivity, delivery performance and customer satisfaction.
• Coach and support site managers, strengthening leadership capability and accountability.
• Introduce consistent processes, best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across all locations.
• Monitor production KPIs, resource allocation and planning to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with the senior leadership team to align manufacturing performance with commercial objectives and business growth.

What we're looking for in a Production Operations Manager

• A strong background in senior manufacturing leadership within construction-related products, ideally timber engineering.
• Proven experience overseeing multiple manufacturing sites and managing site leadership teams.
• A track record of improving productivity, operational efficiency and performance through continuous improvement.
• Experience developing and implementing standardised processes, performance measures and operational strategies.
• Strong commercial understanding, with experience managing resources, production planning and operational KPIs.

Working hours: Full-time, with hybrid working and regular travel between the four UK manufacturing sites. Specific hours to be confirmed.

If you're ready to take ownership of a growing manufacturing operation and make a lasting impact across multiple sites, this Production Operations Manager opportunity could be your next move.

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