Operations & Engineering manager

Job Title: Operations and Engineering Manager<br />Salary: £50`000.00 - £55`000.00 Per Annum + 15% discretionary bonus.<br />Based: Fakenham - Norfolk UK.<br />Type:

Permanent This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence across production and engineering, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective site performance aligned with the business plan.

You will lead cross-functional teams, embed a continuous improvement and lean culture, and play a key role in shaping site strategy alongside the General Manager.

Key Responsibilities<br />Leadership &amp; Strategy<br />- Lead, manage, and develop both operations and engineering teams to achieve site objectives, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.<br />- Deputise for the General Manager when required, representing the site in strategic discussions and decision-making processes.<br />- Support the development and delivery of site strategy, business plans, and capital projects, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and objectives.<br />- Build a strong “One Team” culture across production, engineering, logistics, and support functions, promoting teamwork and shared success.

Operations Management<br />- Drive the implementation of Production Essentials and continuous improvement initiatives, utilising methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma to enhance operational efficiency.<br />- Ensure customer deliveries are achieved on time, in full, to quality and cost targets, maintaining high standards of service and satisfaction.<br />- Forecast volumes and resource requirements aligned to budget and capacity, using data analytics to inform decision-making.<br />- Monitor performance, analyse trends, and implement corrective actions to address any deviations from targets.<br />- Manage budgets, cost control, and operational efficiency, ensuring financial targets are met while maintaining quality standards.

Engineering &amp; Maintenance<br />- Lead the engineering function to deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and rapid corrective actions, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance of equipment.<br />- Oversee the installation, maintenance, and optimisation of plant, equipment, boilers, and steam systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.<br />- Ensure engineering resources are effectively planned to support production demands, balancing workload and capacity.<br />- Manage external suppliers for maintenance, parts, and capital equipment, negotiating contracts and ensuring service level agreements are met.

Health, Safety &amp; Compliance<br />- Ensure full compliance with QHSE policies, legal regulations, COSHH, RIDDOR, and GDPR, fostering a culture of safety and compliance across the site.<br />- Drive a strong safety-first culture across all teams, implementing training and awareness programmes to promote safe working practices.<br />- Ensure risk assessments, safe systems of work (SSOW), and training are in place and followed, regularly reviewing and updating procedures as necessary.<br />- Maintain relevant site accreditations (e.g., ISO standards where applicable), ensuring the site meets all regulatory and quality requirements.

People &amp; Performance<br />- Lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams across operations and engineering, providing guidance and support to enhance team capabilities.<br />- Manage performance, absence, training, and employee engagement, implementing strategies to improve morale and productivity.<br />- Deliver technical training for operators and engineering teams on new equipment and processes, ensuring staff are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge.

Continuous Improvement &amp; Sustainability<br />- Champion lean manufacturing and continuous improvement programmes (e.g., Six Sigma), driving a culture of innovation and efficiency.<br />- Drive improvements in site efficiency, productivity, and cost reduction, identifying opportunities for optimisation and waste reduction.<br />- Lead environmental initiatives including energy and WECO reduction, promoting sustainability practices within the organisation.

What will make you stand out?

Experience<br />- Proven leadership experience in operations and/or engineering within a manufacturing or process environment, demonstrating a track record of success.<br />- Strong background in industrial maintenance and production management, with a deep understanding of operational processes.<br />- Experience managing budgets, KPIs, and continuous improvement programmes, with a focus on achieving measurable results.<br />- Knowledge of steam/boiler systems and engineering operations is highly desirable, providing a technical edge in managing engineering functions.<br />- Experience in lean manufacturing / Six Sigma methodologies is desirable, showcasing a commitment to operational excellence.

Skills<br />- Strong leadership and people management capability, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.<br />- Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels, facilitating effective collaboration across departments.<br />- Commercial awareness with strong analytical and problem-solving ability, enabling informed decision-making.<br />- Ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously.<br />- IT literate, proficient in MS Office and ERP systems, utilising technology to enhance operational performance.<br />- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, balancing strategic planning with practical execution.

What's on offer? Salary: £50`000.00 - £55`000.00 Per Annum + 15% discretionary bonus.<br />Based: Fakenham - Norfolk UK.<br />Type:

Permanent - 33 Days Holiday<br />- Company Pension<br />- Employee Assistance Programme<br />- Life Assurance<br />- On-site Parking<br />- Private Medical<br />- Competitive salary circa<br />- Annual bonus<br />- Clear career progression within a growing international business.

Please kindly forward your updated cv to apply. Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a proud equal opportunities employer, dedicated and specialist to the engineering and manufacturing industries. We work and support some of the most well-known companies in Norfolk and Suffolk.

These vacancies are being advertised on behalf of Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd who are operating as an employment business and employment agency