Senior Operational Excellence Manager

Senior Operational Excellence Manager Location: Reading Salary: Up to £65,000 (DOE) + Bonus + Life Assurance + Private Medical + Progression to Operations Director About the Company: Join a market-leading manufacturing organization that’s driving growth and innovation within the industry. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated leader to take ownership of operational excellence and continuous improvement, with a clear pathway to progress into the role of Operations Director. If you're an experienced Senior Production Manager, Senior Manufacturing Manager, or Value Stream Manager with a passion for Lean manufacturing and process improvement, this is the next step in your career! The Role: As the Senior Operational Excellence Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency across the business. You will lead operational excellence initiatives, monitor key metrics, and drive a culture of continuous improvement. Key responsibilities for the Senior Operational Manager include: - Overseeing operational metrics to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency goals are achieved - Identifying areas for improvement and leading multiple continuous improvement initiatives across the business - Strategizing and implementing Lean manufacturing processes and Six Sigma methodologies - Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence - Leading and mentoring teams to create a high-performing culture focused on operational efficiency About You: You’re a dynamic leader with a proven track record in driving operational excellence within a manufacturing environment. You have extensive experience leading and managing continuous improvement initiatives and a strong understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma. You’re not only a strategic thinker but also hands-on, with the ability to inspire and guide teams toward achieving ambitious goals. Key requirements for the Senior Operational Excellence Manager: - Extensive experience in a similar role, ideally as a Senior Production Manager, Senior Manufacturing Manager, or Value Stream Manager - Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma - Proven leadership experience, with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement - Excellent communication and collaboration skills - A proactive mindset with the ability to drive change and make strategic decisions What’s on Offer: - Competitive salary up to £65,000, depending on experience - Bonus and life assurance - Private medical insurance - Clear progression path to Operations Director This role isn’t just about making an impact now—it’s about where you can go from here. With a clear progression pathway to Operations Director, this is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career with a growing and innovative company. If you're ready to lead transformational change and take your career to the next level, apply today!  For more information, call Emily at Orion on (phone number removed). Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website. INDKA