Operations Manager

Are you a results-driven leader with a passion for manufacturing excellence? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement, quality, and innovation are at the heart of everything you do? If so, we want to hear from you!About UsOne of the world’s leading sustainable product manufacturers, Kingspan Klargester specifically is a market leader within GB. Customers range from homeowners, house builders, major contractors, regional and national builders' merchants, specifiers, consulting engineers and accredited installers. We are committed to premium service, ethical products, and sustainable solutions. Join us and be part of a team that’s making a difference.We're looking for an Operations Manager to lead our Aston Clinton site, driving efficiency, quality, and safety while fostering a high-performance culture.The RoleAs Operations Manager, you will oversee all manufacturing, site maintenance, and health & safety activities while ensuring we deliver world-class products to our customers. Reporting to the Commercial/Operations Director – Water GB, you will be a key driver in achieving our strategic and operational goals.Key Responsibilities✅ Health & Safety – Champion a culture of safety and ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.✅ Leadership – Inspire, coach, and develop the production management team to achieve operational excellence.✅ Continuous Improvement – Drive a lean manufacturing culture, implementing automation and efficiency improvements.✅ Quality Control – Ensure products meet the highest quality standards and exceed customer expectations.✅ Compliance & Standards – Maintain and develop compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications.✅ Cost & Resource Management – Manage budgets effectively to maximise efficiency and profitability.✅ Sustainability – Lead Net Zero Energy projects and support Kingspan’s Planet Passionate initiatives.✅ Collaboration & Communication – Work cross-functionally and engage employees at all levels to drive best practices.What We’re Looking For✔ Proven experience in a large-scale manufacturing environment, ideally leading a production team.✔ Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop people.✔ Experience managing health & safety, quality, and cost objectives.✔ A problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset, ideally with experience in Lean manufacturing.✔ Strong analytical and numerical skills to track KPIs and production statistics.✔ A commitment to Kingspan’s core values – Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork, and Courage.✔ Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel as required.✔ CAPEX experienceWhy Join Us?Career Growth & Advancement: Ongoing growth, we offer new positions and opportunities for accelerated career development, both locally and globally.Skills Development: The fast-paced nature of our business and high level of collaboration will help you expand your skill set, making you a more versatile and capable employee.Mentorship & Development: At Kingspan, we foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment. You’ll have access to senior leaders and experts, gaining valuable mentorship for current and future roles.Culture: Join a supportive and innovative team culture where we collaborate and strive for excellence together.Corporate Social Responsibility: Through our Planet Passionate initiative, we are committed to reducing energy use and carbon emissions, increasing recycling efforts, and advancing our role in the circular economy.We are an Equal Opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on grounds of religious belief or political opinion. We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.