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Strange + Wright Recruitment Partners are delighted to be working exclusively with a well-established manufacturing business in Peterborough who are looking to appoint an experienced Operations Manager to join their Senior Management Team. This is a broad and hands-on leadership role with responsibility for Facilities, Engineering, Warehouse Operations and Health & Safety across the site. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will play a key role in ensuring the business operates safely, efficiently and in line with its growth objectives. The Role As Operations Manager, you will lead a multi-functional team, driving operational performance whilst maintaining high standards of compliance, safety and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include: * Leading the Facilities, Engineering and Warehouse functions. * Holding overall responsibility for site Health & Safety and driving a positive safety culture. * Managing and developing a team of Maintenance Engineers, Warehouse personnel and a Health & Safety Coordinator. * Implementing and managing preventative maintenance programmes to reduce downtime and improve asset performance. * Overseeing warehouse operations, stock accuracy, picking performance and dispatch activities. * Managing facilities, contractors and site services to ensure a safe and efficient working environment. * Controlling facilities and waste management budgets. * Leading operational improvement and capital projects. * Monitoring and reporting on operational KPIs and performance metrics. * Working closely with Production, Quality, Commercial and Finance teams to support wider business objectives. The Individual We are looking for a confident and proactive operational leader with experience gained within a manufacturing environment. * Significant experience in senior operations, engineering or facilities management. * Experience leading maintenance engineering teams and preventative maintenance programmes. * Warehouse management experience. * Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and best practice. * Budget management experience. * Excellent leadership, communication and people development skills. * A continuous improvement mindset with strong problem-solving abilities. Desirable experience includes: * NEBOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification. * Engineering qualifications or apprenticeship background. * Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). * Experience delivering capital projects. The Package * £40,000 - £60,000 depending on experience * Company bonus scheme * Quarterly incentives and staff events * Long service awards * Company pension * Employee discount * Free on-site parking * Monday to Friday, 7.00am - 4.00pm (42.5 hours per week) Interested? If you are an experienced Operations Manager looking for a varied leadership role within a growing manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply for more information, or get in touch directly with Strange + Wright Recruitment Partners for a confidential discussion