Operations Manager
Commutable from Melton Mowbray, Leicester, Nottingham, Grantham, Loughborough, Oakham, Bingham, Syston, Lincoln, Newark-on-Trent, Peterborough, Market Harborough.
£60,000 - £70,000 + Mon-Fri + Life Insurance + Company Pension + 28 Days Holiday
Excellent opportunity for a senior-level Operations Manager to join a highly respected and well-established manufacturing business, playing a vital leadership role across multiple operational departments within a specialised sector.
This industry leader provides premium-grade products for major retailers and global partners, with a long-standing reputation for quality, scale, and innovation. As the business continues to grow its market share, they're seeking a dynamic professional to lead site operations, reporting directly to group-level leadership.
In this role, you'll take charge of all site-level performance, driving quality, efficiency, and compliance across production, technical, engineering, HR, and health & safety. You'll lead a team of six department heads and be the senior contact for group-wide operations directors.
This is a pivotal role within a fast-paced, high-specification environment. The successful candidate will be an established leader with experience in food or meat processing environment with a strong commercial mindset.
The Role:
Oversee end-to-end site operations (Mon-Fri)
Lead six direct reports across production, engineering, technical, loading, and H&S and HR
Work closely with Group Directors to align site performance with wider business strategyThe Candidate:
Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams in a food, FMCG, or processing environment
Strong understanding of operational performance, cost control, and material flow
Excellent communication and leadership skillsReference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)
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Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications, and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates