We are recruiting for an Operations Manager to join an established business in Wakefield, taking responsibility for its manufacturing and warehouse operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on people manager who enjoys being on the shop floor, working closely with teams and making a genuine difference to performance, productivity and workplace culture. The business operates a relatively straightforward manufacturing process, bringing together externally sourced components to produce finished products. Alongside assembly, the role will oversee warehouse operations, including stock control, goods in, goods out and the efficient movement of materials. We are looking for someone who leads from the front. Rather than a highly strategic or office-based Operations Manager, we need someone who thrives on being involved in day-to-day activities, supporting team leaders, coaching individual employees and setting clear standards of performance and behaviour. Operations Manager - Key responsibilities - Manufacturing, Warehouse, Assembly, Lean, Continuous Improvement, Culture: Managing the day-to-day performance of the manufacturing and warehouse teams, ensuring productivity, quality and service standards are consistently achieved. Building a positive, engaged and accountable working culture through visible, hands-on leadership. Working closely with team leaders, supervisors and individual operators to improve performance, behaviours and ways of working. Setting ..... full job details .....