Operations Manager – Manufacturing (Sherborne)

About the role

We are seeking an Operations Manager to lead our manufacturing facility near Sherborne. The role is full‑time, Monday‑Friday on‑site, and focuses on driving operational excellence across production, maintenance and inventory control.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency, quality and safety.
• Lead production supervisors and staff, fostering continuous improvement.
• Set and monitor KPIs, identify gaps and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, QA and other functions to ensure seamless execution of manufacturing plans.
• Drive lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and process optimisation initiatives.
• Oversee production planning, customer audits and query management.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and lead safety meetings.
• Manage manufacturing budgets, control costs and optimise resource utilisation.

Required profile

• Proven track record of delivering operational excellence in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership ability to drive cultural and transformational change.
• Experience managing cross‑functional teams and large‑scale production operations.
• Ability to analyse performance data and implement improvement programmes.

Required skills

• Lean manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Process optimisation

What we offer

• Competitive salary £80,000‑£90,000 per year.
• Full‑time, Monday‑Friday schedule.
• Opportunity to lead a dynamic manufacturing team.