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Operations Manager
Ulverston, Cumbria
Looking to climb every mountain? Ward every stream?
Or maybe flex your leadership muscles in an SME Operations Manager role that will give you the autonomy youre looking for. And within trekking distance of the Lake District National Park this could well be the career and lifestyle move youve always promised yourself.
Youll be working for a dynamic MD who loves nothing better than to be out and about, meaning youll regularly be the most senior person on site. Youll be leading the teams in planning, production, manufacturing and production engineering, maintenance and facilities, quality, HSE and logistics. Theyre a supportive bunch with a wealth of milling and turning expertise, proud to boast Made in Britain.
This a company with a clear three year growth plan. They will be looking to you to provide the right structure, training and development to get them there without bumps (or mountains) in the road.
Theres plenty of quality to build on. This is a high-volume precision engineering SME with clearly defined purpose and values. Backed by a global group, theyve achieved exceptional growth in the Covid bounce back. Turnover since 2020 has more than doubled from £2.5m to £6m. Its a healthy culture of on- going investment and openness to new ideas.
Its true that youll not be centred in a heaving metropolis but the nearby towns are well equipped with leisure facilities, stores and well-rated schools. Ulverston itself boasts eight beaches in one direction and is just eight miles from the southern shores of Lake Windermere in the other.
And youll enjoy a healthy salary package well tell you all about that when we speak.
So pack your precision engineering experience into your rucksack, along with your manufacturing, production or operations leadership and hit APPLY. Send us an up-to-date CV if you have one, or just call us for a chat. Every application will get a response within a few days.
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In a nutshell We discover great people! Created with the belief that the process is just as necessary as the opportunity, we decided there was a better recruitment method. Working solely in the manufacturing and engineering industry, we work on retained projects to provide accountability for every hire we make with you. We connect candidates and hiring managers, provide in-depth project management plans and advise through up to date market research. No two hires are the same, and thats why each project is adapted to your needs. We aim to take the stress out of the hiring process and focus on the job at hand!
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