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Operations Manager

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Prodrive

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Location:
United Kingdom, Newport, Shropshire

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Category:
Manufacturing

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

Not provided

Job Description:

The Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the production facility, ensuring that quality, efficiency, and delivery targets are consistently met. A key part of the role is team leadership and people management, fostering a positive and productive workplace culture that empowers technicians to do their best work. You’ll act as a bridge between senior leadership and the production team, translating business objectives into clear, actionable plans. Your role is pivotal in maintaining high standards, developing talent, and driving continuous improvement across the shop floor.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead, coach, and motivate a team of 40 across build, supply chain, quality and logistics
  • Conduct regular 1:1s, team briefings, and performance reviews
  • Plan, prioritise, and manage daily and weekly production schedules and resources to meet customer deadlines
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient work environment, ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations
  • Collaborate with internal teams to uphold the highest wiring harness standards
  • Identify and implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Act as the link between shop floor operations and senior management
  • Communicate capacity, lead times, and potential risks to stakeholders
  • Monitor production KPIs (output, efficiency, quality, and downtime) and take action to maintain or exceed targets
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new technicians
  • Drive a culture of accountability, teamwork, and pride in craftsmanship
  • Work closely with supply chain and procurement to ensure materials availability and minimise production delays
  • Champion process documentation and standardisation
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions when quality or delivery issues arise
  • Encourage staff engagement and innovation by gathering feedback and implementing practical improvements

Requirements:

  • Proven track record of leading teams in a manufacturing or engineering environment
  • Experience in production planning, workflow optimisation, and lean manufacturing
  • Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems, production KPIs, and Microsoft Office
  • Proactive, solutions-oriented, and able to communicate clearly with stakeholders at every level
  • A degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field is desirable

Nice to have:

  • Experience within motorsport, automotive, aerospace, or electronics
  • A degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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