Operations Manager

Zenoot Ltd; Corby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Corby is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee manufacturing operations and drive growth. This pivotal role involves leading a management team across production, supply chain, and quality, with a strong focus on operational efficiency and strategic alignment with the company's values. The ideal candidate will have an exceptional leadership style, a solid background in manufacturing, and expertise in lean manufacturing practices. A competitive salary with bonuses and benefits is offered for this critical position.

Benefits

Bonus

Health-care

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Demonstrable background in production leadership within a relevant, technical industry.
• Proven lean toolkit with examples of developing systems and cultures.
• Solid materials and inventory comprehension.
• Analytical background in developing ERP utilization.

Responsibilities

• Drive best in class health & safety.
• Provide development and people strategy via a leadership team.
• Implement innovative supply chain systems.
• Challenge existing systems and develop lean opportunities.
• Collaborate with Technical and Commercial teams on NPD.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Analytical skills

Supply chain management

Customer service focus

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Operations Manager

Recruiter: Michael Page
Location: Corby
Salary: Competitive package
Application date: 9th Feb 2026

About Our Client
Michael Page is working exclusively with a Corby-based engineering organisation that manufactures a market-leading, technical product in a high-growth market. The organisation have ambitious growth plans and are looking for an Operations Manager to lead the development of their manufacturing capability.

Job Description
Reporting into the Managing Director, the Operations Manager will lead a management team across production, supply chain, projects and QHSE. You have full autonomy to drive all manufacturing metrics in pursuit of efficiency, growth and high performance.

As Operations Manager you will play a pivotal part of the senior leadership team tasked with identifying and delivering strategy aligned the organisations wider vision and values. With customer service and new product development at the centre of strategy, this role will work closely with other sites to develop the wider business offering. Day to day responsibility will include:

• Driving best in class health & safety
• Providing development and people strategy via a leadership team and leading on high performance
• Implementing dynamic and innovative supply chain systems
• Challenge all existing systems and processes while developing lean opportunity
• Working closely with the Technical and Commercial teams on NPD ensuring the business is consistently dynamic and entrepreneurial

The Successful Applicant
The successful Operations Manager will be possess an exceptional leadership style, with an enthusiasm for all things manufacturing alongside:

• Demonstrable background in production leadership within a relevant, technical industry
• A proven lean toolkit with good working examples of developing systems and cultures
• Solid materials and inventory comprehension
• An analytical approach with a background in developing ERP utilisation

What’s on Offer

• A strong package including bonus, health-care and competitive salary.
• The opportunity to lead of a significant manufacturing growth project.