Operations Manager - Manufacturing

About the Company

Artemis Human Capital is recruiting for an Operations Manager on behalf of a leading manufacturer in the Dungannon area. With a workforce of over 350 employees their business is built on innovation, quality, and efficiency. As they continue to grow, they are seeking an Operations Manager with a strong background in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement to drive operational excellence and develop a robust operational framework across the site.

Role Overview

The Operations Manager will be responsible for leading day-to-day manufacturing operations, optimising performance, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. This role will focus on developing and implementing operational structures, improving productivity, reducing waste, and ensuring efficient resource utilization to meet strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of daily production operations across multiple departments.
• Develop and implement a structured operational framework to support growth and scalability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean tools (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, VSM, SMED, Standard Work).
• Identify, analyse, and eliminate sources of waste (materials, time, motion, energy).
• Collaborate with wider teams to improve process reliability and product quality.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to measure productivity, efficiency, and performance.
• Lead cross-functional projects to optimise workflow, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and employee engagement throughout operations.
• Support training and development of team leaders and supervisors in Lean and CI principles.
• Manage budgets, cost control, and continuous cost reduction programs.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years in an operational leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement programs.
• Strong understanding of production planning, resource management, and process optimisation.
• Demonstrated success in achieving measurable waste reduction and efficiency gains.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills.
• Data-driven approach with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Contact

Nicky Strutt for more information