About the Role
At EgyBoard Technology and Industrial Solutions, we support technology-led and industrial operations through structured processes, reliable service delivery and continuous improvement.
We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join our Stockport team. You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day business operations, coordinating teams, improving operational performance and ensuring that resources, workflows and service standards remain aligned with commercial objectives.
This role is suited to someone who is comfortable managing multiple priorities, working across departments and turning operational data into practical improvements.
Why Work With Us?
Operational ownership: You will have responsibility for the performance of key business processes and the opportunity to influence how our operation develops.
Cross-functional exposure: You will work closely with engineering, technology, procurement, finance, supply chain and commercial teams.
Continuous improvement: We encourage practical ideas that improve productivity, reduce unnecessary costs and make processes more reliable.
Data-led decision-making: Operational performance is measured through clear KPIs, giving you the information needed to identify issues and prioritise improvements.
Professional development: The role provides exposure to business operations, process improvement, team leadership and commercial decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Operations: Oversee day-to-day operational activities and ensure workloads, priorities and resources are managed effectively.
Team Leadership: Provide direction to operational teams, set clear expectations and support employees in achieving performance targets.
Performance Management: Monitor operational KPIs, identify trends and implement corrective actions when performance falls below expectations.
Process Improvement: Review existing workflows and develop improvements that increase productivity, quality and efficiency.
Resource Planning: Ensure appropriate staffing, equipment and operational resources are available to meet business requirements.
Budget Control: Support operational budgeting, monitor expenditure and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency.
Supplier Coordination: Work with procurement and external suppliers to maintain continuity of materials, services and operational support.
Quality and Compliance: Ensure operational activities follow internal procedures, quality standards and relevant regulatory requirements.
Risk Management: Identify operational risks, develop contingency plans and support business continuity initiatives.
Stakeholder Management: Communicate operational priorities, performance and improvement plans to senior management and other departments.
What We Are Looking For
Experience: Ideally 5–8 years of experience in operations, manufacturing, industrial services, technology operations, logistics or a related environment, including experience supervising teams or projects.
Operational Management: Strong understanding of workflow management, resource planning, service delivery and performance improvement.
Leadership: Experience managing or coordinating teams, setting priorities and supporting employee development.
Commercial Awareness: Ability to understand how operational decisions affect cost, quality, customer service and profitability.
Analytical Skills: Comfortable working with performance reports, budgets and operational data to support decision-making.
Problem Solving: Able to assess operational issues quickly and develop practical, sustainable solutions.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical teams.
Organisation: Ability to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines and operational priorities in a structured manner.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience in engineering, manufacturing, technology or industrial services.
- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous-improvement methodologies.
- Experience with ERP, CRM or operational management systems.
- Strong Excel skills and experience producing operational reports.
- Familiarity with Power BI or similar reporting platforms.
- Experience managing third-party suppliers or contractors.
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements in operational environments.
- Experience with budgeting and cost-control activities.
- Previous involvement in business continuity or operational risk planning.
- Experience leading process-improvement or transformation projects.
You do not need to meet every desirable requirement. If you have strong operational experience, good commercial judgement and a track record of improving performance, we would be interested in hearing from you.
What We Value
We are looking for someone who is organised, practical and comfortable taking responsibility for operational outcomes.
We particularly value professionals who can identify problems before they affect customers or production, communicate clearly with different teams and implement improvements that deliver measurable results.
You should also be comfortable balancing short-term operational priorities with longer-term improvements in efficiency, quality and service.
Application
If you have experience in operations management, industrial services, technology operations, manufacturing or logistics and are looking for a new opportunity in Stockport, we encourage you to apply.
Please submit an up-to-date CV highlighting the size and type of operations you have managed, the teams or functions you have coordinated and any measurable improvements you have delivered.
Pay: £6,200.00 per month
Work Location: In person
