MCS Group is delighted to be recruiting an experienced and hands-on Operations Manager to lead our client's manufacturing operation and drive performance across safety, quality, delivery, people, and continuous improvement.This is a key role within a fast-paced 24/7 manufacturing environment, requiring a visible leader who enjoys being on the production floor, developing teams, and delivering operational excellence.The role:Leading daily manufacturing operations to ensure customer orders are delivered safely, on time, and within budgetDriving a strong safety-first culture across all departments and shiftsLeading, coaching, and developing operational teams to achieve high performanceImproving operational efficiency through lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiativesManaging KPIs, operational planning, and performance improvement projectsWorking closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Sales teamsSupporting employee engagement, succession planning, and talent developmentMaintaining a strong presence across day, night, and weekend shifts as requiredSupporting customer satisfaction by resolving operational or quality issues professionally and effectivelySuccessful candidate:You will be a proven operations manager with experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, delivering results through strong leadership and operational improvement.You will ideally have:5+ years' experience in an Operations Management/ Production Management role within manufacturingStrong knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvementExperience leading large, multi-shift teamsExcellent communication, organisational, and people management skillsA hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop teamsFlexibility to support a 24/7 operation.Strong IT and reporting skillsTo speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Kirsty Dillon Specialist Consultant at MCS Group 028 9693 5510Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs www.mcsgroup.jobsMCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.Not all agencies are the same…MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google