Operations Manager

Function: Manufacturing / Production
Contract: Full-time – Permanent
Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL

Bentley Motors is combining a world of luxury and progressive technology to embrace an electrified future. Join us as we embark on the most transformative phase in Bentley’s history.

Purpose of the Role

Join the Manufacturing team as an Operations Manager, where you’ll lead the operational management of production technologies, ensuring quality, budgetary control, and timely product delivery. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping Bentley’s manufacturing strategy and supporting our Beyond100+ vision of redefining sustainable luxury. Reporting into the Head of Department, your main responsibilities will include:

• Driving operational excellence across production, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to build plans.
• Leading quality improvements including Right First Time (RFT) and Defects Per Vehicle (DPV) performance.
• Managing significant operational budgets, headcount, and resource planning.
• Supporting the launch of new products and technologies in line with cycle plans and the Product Emergence Process (PEP).
• Leading and developing teams, embedding a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and colleague engagement.
• Acting as a key influencer across the business, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, legislation, and audit standards.

About the Team

Our Manufacturing Operations team is at the heart of Bentley’s transformation. Responsible for delivering world-class production standards while embracing electrification, we play a central role in achieving Bentley’s Beyond100 strategy and our goal of becoming a leader in sustainable luxury mobility. Working in Operations at Bentley means being part of a collaborative, forward-looking environment where innovation, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement meet. You’ll join a diverse team with the autonomy to drive meaningful change, ensuring Bentley remains synonymous with quality, precision, and excellence for generations to come.

About You – Skills and Experience

• Significant experience in a senior Manufacturing or Production management role, ideally within automotive or high-value engineering.
• Knowledge of paint production processes and materials, paint production process controls, process design, and standardised work methodologies.
• Proven leadership and coaching skills with experience managing large teams across multi shift operations (direct and indirect reports).
• Experience applying continuous improvement and problem-solving tools in complex environments.
• Strong financial acumen with responsibility for operational budgets.
• Excellent communication skills, able to influence at all levels and lead cross-functional teams.
• Degree or equivalent qualification (Engineering / Manufacturing preferred).
• High-level Health & Safety training or certification.

What Bentley Offers

• Flexible working hours
• 35 days annual leave inclusive of UK bank holidays
• Progression pathways, mentoring, and study support opportunities
• Optional car lease scheme with access to new VW Group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi)
• Health and life assurance benefits (up to 5x annual salary)
• Competitive bonus scheme and annual salary reviews
• Contributory pension scheme – you put in 6%, Bentley adds 10%
• Access to health and wellbeing resources, including online GP, BUPA health plans, mental health support, and onsite physio
• Paid volunteering days dedicated to community giving

The Bentley Campus

Our campus is undergoing an exciting transformation, offering unrivalled facilities including green spaces, free parking, onsite restaurant, coffee shops, and the Legends gym.

#BelongingAtBentley

We are motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered. We celebrate differences and believe everyone belongs at Bentley.

Beyond100+

Bentley’s bold vision to redefine performance and luxury in a sustainable future. We are reinventing our product range, embracing electrification, and accelerating our journey to net zero. Designed, developed, and built at our headquarters in Crewe, our models embody artistry, innovation, and sustainability.

Closing date: 15 September 2025