Maintenance Manager Leyland, Lancashire £62,000 - £63,000 + Progression into Operations Manager + Benefits Are you a Maintenance Manager looking to step into an Operations Manager role for a thriving and growing business? Do you come from a manufacturing, heavy engineering, chemical, or similar industry background? An excellent opportunity is available for a Maintenance Manager to take on an operational role, overseeing a site of approx. 100 employees. You will work cross-functionally in the delivery of various change and improvement projects, given complete industry training as you go. We are seeking an experienced people leader with a proven track record in driving change and developing team. You will have excellent experience in change & project management, and experience with budgetary control. The Role As Operations Manager, you will: * Lead and develop a team of 5 direct reports (3 Production Supervisors and 2 Maintenance Professionals) and a wider team of circa 100 indirect staff. * Drive operational excellence through strong leadership, coaching, and the implementation of best practices. * Champion and deliver change management initiatives, challenging the status quo and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. * Collaborate closely with key stakeholders across Engineering, HSE, Logistics and other business functions to deliver on operational objectives. * Manage and control bu...