Operations Manager
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Location
Bury St Edmunds
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
£50000 - £60000 per annum
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Contact:
Brigita Seveliovaite
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Contact email:
Brigita@compasspoint.co.uk
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Contact phone:
01284765700
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Job ref:
J36973
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Published:
2 days ago
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Expiry date:
2026-02-26
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Start date:
2026-01-27
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Consultant:
Brigita Seveliovaite
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Type: Full-time | Permanent
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Compass Point Recruitment is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for our client to lead and oversee all operational activity across their manufacturing facilities.
This is a senior leadership role within a growing business, responsible for all operational performance and playing a critical role in shaping and influencing the direction of the company. The successful candidate will come from a manufacturing background, taking ownership of people, processes, and performance to ensure customer satisfaction and business objectives are consistently achieved.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, manage, and continuously improve operational goals and objectives
- Drive health & safety standards and initiatives across all operational areas
- Continuous improvement initiatives, identifying cost, waste, and efficiency improvements
- Ensure all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and consistently followed
- Develop, motivate, and lead teams to enhance individual, team, and operational performance
- Own shipment and revenue targets, ensuring customer commitments are met
- Maintain outstanding quality standards across parts, products, and processes
- Proactively resolve manufacturing, sourcing, maintenance, and facilities issues
- Recommend and manage investment decisions for plant, equipment, and resources
- Lead and embed a culture of accountability, performance, and ownership
Experience & Qualifications:
- 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally with small batch / bespoke production
- 5+ years' people leadership experience with a proven record of developing talent
- Experience implementing robust processes and procedures in manufacturing is advantageous
- A proactive change agent who drives improvement and innovation
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Confident communicator, able to influence at all levels, including direct reporting to the Business Director
- This position is ideal for someone who is confident in their communication, makes strong decisions, and can drive continuous improvement in a manufacturing business.
If you are interested, please apply or send your CV to Brigita@compasspoint.co.uk or call us on 01284 765700.