Operations Manager / Operations Cell Manager

Job Title:             Operations Manager / Operations Cell Manager

Location:         Derby

Shifts:              Monday - Thursday 08.00 – 5pm/ Friday – 08.00am – 2.30pm

Salary:             Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

TXM Recruit are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a long-established, multi-divisional engineering business based in Derby. Established in 1973, our client has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions and is now looking for an experienced and motivated Operations Manager / Operations Cell Manager to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about driving safety, quality, team performance, and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

As Operations Manager / Operations Cell Manager, you will take ownership of a key operational area, leading a skilled team to ensure products are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

You’ll play a central role in developing team capability, improving operational performance, and fostering a positive, safety-first culture across the business.

This role would suit someone with strong leadership experience within engineering or manufacturing who enjoys problem-solving, process improvement, and developing high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong health & safety culture across your operational area
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and operational procedures, including PUWER - Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations and LOLER - Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
• Drive operational performance, ensuring on-time delivery and exceptional product quality
• Lead daily production meetings, manage workflow, and coordinate team activities
• Develop and mentor team members, ensuring training and competency requirements are met
• Work collaboratively with Purchasing and other departments to maintain production flow and material availability
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, quality, and cost reduction
• Manage employee performance, attendance, and conduct in line with company policies
• Build strong working relationships across the wider business to support operational success

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within engineering or manufacturing
• Proven experience leading teams in a fast-paced production environment
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Structured problem-solving experience (8D or similar methodologies)
• High attention to detail and a proactive mindset

Desirable

• Lean / Process Excellence qualification (Green Belt or Black Belt)
• Experience within the Rail or HVAC sectors
• Full UK driving licence

What’s On Offer?

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional celebration day
• Company pension scheme
• Profit Share Scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Early finish every Friday