OPERATIONS MANAGER
Permanent Position | L33 7SY | Salary commensurate to position
We are currently seeking an Operations Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will report to the General Manager and be responsible for driving operational excellence by leading and developing the Operations Team, including Production, Maintenance, Planning and Warehousing.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Lead all site operations to ensure safety, quality, service, and productivity targets are consistently achieved.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs.
* Develop and lead a high-performing Operations Management Team, supporting leadership development and succession planning.
* Work collaboratively with Logistics, Quality, Technical, and Sales teams to ensure product excellence and outstanding customer service.
* Oversee workforce planning, training, and development to maintain operational capability.
* Foster a positive working culture built on engagement, teamwork, and mutual respect.
* Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management for direct reports.
* Lead strategic planning for capital investment and the adoption of new technologies.
* Ensure robust quality assurance and process reliability systems are in place.
* Manage production planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cost control.
* Monitor operational performance, analyse variances, and implement corrective actions to meet business objectives.
EXPERIENCE
* Degree in Engineering, Science, Manufacturing, or related field.
* Proven leadership in fast-paced manufacturing environments, with hands-on operations and production management experience.
* Skilled in batch and continuous processing (e.g., cosmetics, food, pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals).
* Strong background in GMP, GLP, LEAN, Six Sigma, and quality systems (ISO, IATF).
* Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across Production, Maintenance, Planning, and Logistics.
* Demonstrated success in driving improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and cost control.
* Familiar with lean methodologies (5S, continuous improvement) and regulatory compliance.
* Desirable: knowledge of extrusion, compounding, polymer processing, and pigment/masterbatch handling.
BENEFITS
* 33 Days Annual Leave, inclusive of statutory bank holidays
* Holiday purchase scheme
* Company Pension Scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Health Plan
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