Job Description

Company Overview

Freed of London is a world-renowned manufacturer of professional dance shoes and dancewear, established in 1929. With a rich heritage and a commitment to quality and innovation, we supply dancers globally, from students to prima ballerinas. We pride ourselves on our craftsmanship, attention to detail, and dedication to supporting the dance community.

We are seeking to recruit a

Senior Production Operations Manager

to oversee and manage the day-to-day running of our busy manufacturing facilities at our sites in Leicester and London. The role will be based in Leicester, with regular travel to our site in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced production operations professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about driving efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will be expected to have:

Proven experience as an Operations Manager, Production Manager, or similar role within a manufacturing environment

Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and health & safety compliance

Commercial awareness with experience in cost management and budgeting

Strong analytical ability to assess data, implement improvements, and drive efficiency

The successful candidate will be rewarded with;

34 days annual leave, including bank holidays

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Job Summary

The Senior Production Operations Manager, based in Leicester, and with regular travel to the London manufacturing site, will play a critical role in ensuring that manufacturing operations run efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards. This position is integral to supporting business growth, delivering on production targets, and fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability. This individual will be responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of production, from workforce planning, production planning and scheduling, to inventory management and reporting.

Key Responsibilities to include but not limited to:

Production Planning & Scheduling

Inventory Management

Data Management & Reporting

Quality Control

Workforce Planning

Technical expertise

Leadership & People Management

Strategic and Analytical Thinking

Change Management and Adaptability

Hours of work: Monday to Friday - 8am - 4.30pm

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Countesthorpe LE8 4BY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Manufacturing: 5 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:

50% (required)
Work Location: In person