Operations Manager

Unipart Technologies Group; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead their manufacturing operations servicing motorsport clients. The role requires strong leadership skills to manage a small team while ensuring production excellence and efficiency. Candidates should have proven experience in manufacturing operations, ideally in automotive or high-precision engineering, along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment, with a focus on continuous improvement and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing operations management, ideally in motorsport, automotive, or high-precision engineering.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing, process optimisation, and quality management systems.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and manage a small on-site team to deliver high-quality products.
• Oversee daily manufacturing operations, including scheduling and workflow optimisation.
• Collaborate closely with motorsport clients, understanding their requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

CNC machining

Technical understanding of manufacturing processes

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Operations Manager to lead our manufacturing operations serving high-performance motorsport customers. This hands-on role will manage a small on-site team, ensuring production excellence, efficiency, and quality while maintaining strong relationships with demanding motorsport clients. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, precision-driven environment and has a proven track record in manufacturing operations management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and manage a small on-site team to deliver high-quality products on time and to specification.
• Oversee daily manufacturing operations, including scheduling, workflow optimization, and resource allocation.
• Maintain and improve operational processes to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality.
• Collaborate closely with motorsport clients, understanding their requirements and ensuring exceptional service.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations across all operations.
• Monitor key performance metrics, identify operational risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Support the introduction of new products, technologies, and processes to meet customer demands.
• Manage supplier relationships and coordinate with purchasing and logistics teams as required.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and quality.
• Prepare operational reports and present updates to senior management.

Requirements

• Proven experience in manufacturing operations management, ideally in motorsport, automotive, or high-precision engineering.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing a small, on-site team.
• Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing, process optimisation, and quality management systems.
• Experience managing client relationships in high-pressure, high-performance environments.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing setting.
• Technical understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles.
• Ability to work on-site and adapt to the fast-paced demands of motorsport production schedules.
• Experience with CNC machining, assembly, or motorsport component production.
• Familiarity with motorsport industry standards and expectations.
• Lean Six Sigma or equivalent continuous improvement qualifications.

Unipart House
Garsington Road
Cowley
Oxford
OX4 2PG
Tel: [phone]