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Manufacturing Operations Manager

Belfast, United KingdomFull-time£54k–£91k2026-10-27 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Lead and direct day-to-day manufacturing operations to deliver safe, compliant, on-time and cost-effective production aligned to customer demand and business targets.

Role type

Manufacturing Operations Manager

Builds

Production output aligned to customer demand and business targets

Domain

Regulated manufacturing

Required skills

Lean manufacturing, budgeting and financial performance management, regulatory compliance (FDA/ISO), team leadership and development, operational metrics analysis, cross-functional partnership

Preferred skills

Master's degree in Business or Engineering, leading lean manufacturing or operational excellence initiatives

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead and direct day-to-day manufacturing operations; Own full profit and loss responsibility for the manufacturing area; Drive operational excellence by deploying lean manufacturing principles; Establish, track and review operational performance metrics; Ensure full compliance with regulatory, quality and environmental health and safety requirements; Partner cross-functionally to support capacity planning and new product introductions; Build, lead and develop a high-performing team of supervisors and production planning resources; Contribute to site strategic planning and lead operational improvement projects

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC