Overview
Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: Melmerby, North Yorkshire, UK
Contract: Full time, Permanent, 37.5 Hours Per Week
Package: Salary from £70,000, plus a benefits package including discretionary performance-related bonus, car allowance, private healthcare, and a matched pension contribution of up to 10%
AB Agri is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee the Melmerby site. This senior role offers full accountability for production, quality, safety, and service, with the opportunity to drive meaningful change and continuous improvement across the business.
What You’ll Do
* Lead and develop the operations team, including production, customer service, and planning functions.
* Deliver production budgets while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and service.
* Initiate and promote ongoing improvement initiatives across operations, performance indicators, and planning.
* Implement cultural and managerial change at a traditional manufacturing site.
* Collaborate across functions to align operations with strategic business goals.
* Enhance engagement, ownership, and productivity within the team.
What We’re Looking For
* 7–10 years’ experience in manufacturing or production operations, with team leadership.
* Feed Mill background – Desirable
* Proficient in finding solutions to complex issues.
* Experience with production planning, supply chain, and customer service operations.
* Data-oriented, comfortable using digital tools and ERP systems to improve performance.
* Clear communication and positive interpersonal skills; ability to unite and motivate teams.
Why Join Us
This is a career-defining opportunity for an operations professional to advance to a leadership role, driving operational efficiencies at a traditional manufacturing site. We value diverse life experiences and shared values, and we’re committed to making responsible nutrition accessible to all. We support collaboration, purpose, and experimentation, while nourishing your individual journey so you can be proud of your impact.
AB Agri has been recognised as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025. We are committed to inclusive hiring, transparent pay frameworks, flexible work, and Employee Network Groups. We are a Disability Confident employer, and we provide additional support for applicants as needed (e.g., alternative formats, support dogs, sign language interpreters).
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Food Production
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