Operations Manager
Recruiter: Michael Page
Location: Brighton
Salary: £80,000 - £95,000
Application date: 30th Nov 2026
About Our Client
Our client is a globally recognised engineering and manufacturing organisation that designs and produces highly complex, mission-critical products for customers operating in regulated and demanding environments. With a long-standing reputation for innovation, quality and technical excellence, the business continues to invest in its people, facilities and operational capability to support future growth.
Job Description
• Lead operational performance across manufacturing, supply chain, planning, quality and engineering functions
• Drive improvements in safety, delivery, cost, quality and productivity metrics
• Provide leadership and direction to a team of experienced managers and functional leaders
• Support the introduction of new products from development into manufacturing
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives across site operations
• Collaborate with commercial, programme and engineering teams to deliver customer commitments
• Manage operational budgets, resource planning and capacity requirements
• Play a key role in site development and future growth plans
• Take a lead in the operational transition into a new manufacturing facility and support site relocation activities
• Coach, develop and strengthen the capability of existing managers while building succession plans across the operation
The Successful Applicant
• Proven experience in a senior manufacturing or operations leadership role
• Background within engineering, aerospace, defence or another regulated environment with complex engineering
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing multidisciplinary teams
• Track record of delivering operational improvements and business change
• Experience of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Commercial awareness with responsibility for budgets and operational performance
• Comfortable working across production, engineering, quality and supply chain functions
• Able to influence stakeholders at all levels within a complex organisation
• Proven as a leader who can develop people, mentor managers and position the business for the future, rather than simply manage day-to-day production.
What’s on Offer
A salary of circa £80,000 – £95,000 plus excellent package