Assistant Operations Manager - Bristol

Do you have experience in operations and people management within a manufacturing / production or Engineering environment? Would you like the chance to work in an exciting leadership role within a growing business and gain invaluable experience?

Element Recruitment are partnering with a successful manufacturing company based in Avonmouth, who are looking for a Temporary Assistant Operations Manager. This is an initial 3-month assignment.

Paying: £19.23 per hour
Hours: 40 per week working 8.30am – 5pm

3 month contract, potentially longer

As Assistant Operations Manager, you will support the Operations Manager and Operations Director in driving performance, maintaining high site standards, and ensuring production targets are met. You will oversee shift performance, training, and compliance, quality, and health & safety standards.

A Supervisor looking to take the next step up and has the right attitude will be considered

You will be:

• Assisting with production planning and scheduling

• Leading and developing supervisors across all shifts

• Ensuring compliance and company standards

• Monitoring and improving staff performance and training

• Supporting recruitment, inductions, and shift staffing

• Reporting and addressing maintenance needs

• Championing health & safety and continuous improvement initiatives

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working within production, manufacturing or engineering experience

• Assertive leadership and clear communication skills

• Strong organisational and time management abilities

• Experience co-ordinating teams and shift planning

• Computer literacy and confidence using CRM systems

• A professional attitude with the ability to lead by example

Desirable:

• SIGMA or Lean training

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