Impact Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Operations Manager who has experience running day to day business operations for a manufacturing business. This role will be responsible for managing full projects from initial orders to full completion. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking family run business where you'll be able to drive business efficiency. Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 (depending on operational management experience) Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-4:30pm Location: Kettering Responsibilities: Manage the day-to-day operational workflow Ensure projects progress efficiently from order confirmation through to completion Coordinate job schedules, installation dates and production priorities Manage workloads across CAD, fabrication and installation teams Identify potential delays, operational issues and bottlenecks, taking proactive steps to resolve them Ensure all relevant information is available before jobs progress to the next stage Maintain accurate job records and provide regular operational updates to senior management Oversee outstanding and incomplete jobs, ensuring every issue is tracked, allocated and resolved through to final completion Manage and direct a team to support them achieve targets Oversee a full site and operation Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in an operations, project management or technical management role Strong technical knowledge and manufacturing processes experience Confident working knowledge of AutoCAD Proven scheduling and workload management experience Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously Strong understanding of technical drawings, dimensions and specifications Experience dealing directly with customers, suppliers and installers Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities Experience managing remedial works, complaints and incomplete projects Understanding of Health & Safety requirements within a manufacturing Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills The ability to take ownership, follow through and ensure jobs are completed properlyPersonal Attributes Technically minded and commercially aware Proactive, organised and methodical Confident making decisions and resolving problems Comfortable managing different teams and personalities Customer-focused without compromising technical standards Able to work under pressure and manage competing priorities A strong communicator who ensures information is passed on accurately Accountable and committed to seeing projects through to completion Practical and hands-on, with the ability to understand issues on the factory floor and on site Committed to improving operational efficiency and customer experience If you are interested in this opportunity then please apply with an up to date CV. If you have not heard back within 72 hours please assume your application has been unsuccessful. Impact are working on behalf of a client as an Employment Business