Operations Manager - Dunmurry

VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with a growing and ambitious Plastics / Fabrication company to recruit a newly created Operations Manager position. This role has been introduced as a direct result of continued growth, with the business now targeting £10 million turnover.

This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for an experienced operations professional to take full ownership of site performance and oversee the complete operational process from point of sale through to final delivery.

Salary & Benefits

• Opportunity to shape and define a brand-new leadership role
• Join a company with clear growth ambitions and strong market demand
• Autonomy to implement systems and operational improvements
• Competitive salary package (DOE)

The Role

The Operations Manager will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the site, ensuring that all departments operate efficiently, safely, and in alignment with commercial objectives. You will manage the full lifecycle of projects - from initial order confirmation, planning and production, through to quality control and final dispatch.

This role requires a hands on leader who can streamline processes, improve efficiencies, and build scalable systems to support the company's next phase of growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all site operations across production, fabrication, and dispatch
• Manage the end-to-end process from sales handover to finished product delivery
• Lead production planning to ensure deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are consistently met
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce wasteMonitor KPIs, performance metrics, and operational costs
• Develop and implement robust systems and procedures to support growth to £10m turnover
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety and quality standards
• Lead, mentor, and develop supervisory and production teams
• Collaborate closely with Sales and Senior Leadership to align operational capacity with commercial demand

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in an Operations Manager or Senior Production/Manufacturing leadership role
• Background within Plastics, Fabrication, Manufacturing, or a similar production environment
• Strong understanding of end-to-end operational processes
• Experience managing growing teams and scaling operations
• Commercially aware, with experience managing budgets and improving margins
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to drive accountability and performance
• Solutions-focused, hands on, and comfortable in a fast paced environment

For more information on this opportunity, please apply directly or contact Jack for a confidential discussion.