Operations Manager - Relocation Package

  • Tait Francis Ltd
  • Feb 26, 2026
Full time Transportation Automotive

Job Description

Operations Manager - Relocation to Cumbria

£60,000 - £65,000 + Relocation Package + Up to 10% Bonus + Progression + Flexi Hours

Are you an Operations Manager looking to head up a specialist business unit for a market leading manufacturer, with a clear scope to progress further, autonomy to make your mark and a competitive package?

As the go-to Operations Manager, you'll play a central role in shaping day-to-day operations, leading a motivated team, and delivering the quality and efficiency standards that have made this business a trusted name in their respected sectors.

This engineering manufacturer supply specialist equipment across the renewable and power sectors. Coupled with excellent retention and a full order book, they promote progression and development, investing in their people long term.

This role is ideal for an experienced Operations Manager with experience in Lean Manufacturing / CI, who is looking for autonomy, further progression and a variety of technical exciting and challenging work.

DUTIES:

Take ownership of day-to-day operations

Manage 2 Direct senior reports, with a total team of about 100

Increase efficiencies and reduce waste, through Lean Manufacturing and CI

Implement and monitor operational plans, KPIs, and performance benchmarks

Ensure H&S, quality, and compliance standards are maintained

Work in partnership with the CEO

PERSON:

Background in operations management within a manufacturing or engineering

Strong Lean Manufacturing and CI experience

Good communicator, able to engage at senior and board level

Can balance day-to-day delivery with longer-term strategic thinking

NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent H&S qualification

Operations, Manager, Production, Site, Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Lean, Continuous Improvement, CI, Manufacturing, Engineering, H&S, NEBOSH, HV, Utilities, Power, Cumbria, Ulverston, Barrow, Lancaster, Kendal, Greenodd, Relocation

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