Tech Connect Group
Operations Manager
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Operations Site Manager
Tech Connect Group is partnering with an automotive manufacturing business based in Dagenham to recruit an experienced Operations Site Manager. This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for the day-to-day running of a busy manufacturing and vehicle build facility. You'll lead the site team, oversee production, safety and quality, and work closely with a major automotive OEM to ensure programmes are delivered safely, on time and to the required standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day production and build operations, ensuring output meets programme schedules and quality requirements.
- Manage and develop shift managers, team leaders, and production operatives.
- Build a strong working relationship with the automotive OEM based on site.
- Take ownership of site health & safety, compliance, and facilities management.
- Monitor KPIs across safety, quality, delivery, and productivity, taking action where required.
- Drive continuous improvement using lean manufacturing principles, including 5S and waste reduction.
- Ensure compliance with internal and customer quality standards.
- Work cross-functionally to resolve production issues and manage operational risks.
- Support site inductions, training, and development.
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Key Skills & Experience
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- Proven experience managing a manufacturing, production, or vehicle conversion site.
- Experience leading direct reports and shift-based operations.
- Previous experience working with a major OEM or similarly significant customer.
- Strong leadership and people-management skills.
- Practical knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
- Strong understanding of health & safety within a manufacturing environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- Degree qualified in a relevant manufacturing discipline.
- Level 5 or above Management/Leadership qualification.
- IOSH Managing Safely for Managers.
- Automotive or vehicle conversion experience would be highly advantageous.
- NEBOSH, IATF 16949/ISO 9001 experience or a Lean/Six Sigma qualification would also be beneficial.
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