Operations Manager
Posted 4 hours 25 minutes ago by First Recruitment Services
- Position: Operations Manager
- Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience)
- Location: Hove
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- 4-day working week after successful 3 months probation, free onsite parking, extra day off on your birthday, 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays + more
We're working with a well established manufacturing business in Hove who are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee day to day operations and ensure the smooth running of the production environment. You'll be managing multiple projects, leading the production team, and driving forecasting and demand planning to support continued growth.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys improving processes, motivating teams, and making a real impact across the business.
As an Operations Manager, your key responsibilities will include but not limited to:- Forecasting operational demand to ensure resources are in place to meet company targets
- Ensuring financial and departmental objectives are achieved across the business
- Managing and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers
- Negotiating contracts and agreements to support operational efficiency
- Creating and implementing strategies to drive growth, maximise output and reduce costs
- Addressing and resolving customer issues in a timely and professional manner
- Strong understanding and hands on experience within a manufacturing environment
- Previous experience as an Operations Manager, overseeing day to day business operations
- Ability to run multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience managing and supporting a production team
- Proven experience with forecasting and demand planning
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Free onsite parking
- Extra day off on your birthday
- 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays
- Opportunity to work 4 days a week after successful 3 months' probation
The Operations Manager is a full time, permanent role based in Hove. The salary is up to £50,000 depending on experience, with the opportunity to move to a 4 day week after probation and a proven track record of meeting targets.
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.