Operations Manager - Manufacturing - Lancashire - Up to £65,000 DOE
About the Company
We have been retained on an exciting Operations Manager role. The business is an established manufacturing business with a fantastic reputation and a great, people-centric culture. This is a site-based leadership role and would suit someone who is ready to take ownership of operational performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will have proven leadership capabilities with a hands-on mentoring style and will have experience within manufacturing, warehousing, or production operations.
The production environment is clean, semi-skilled, and focused on converting incoming bulk materials into custom-sized, value-added products. The team values collaboration, trust, and a hands-on, solutions-driven mindset.
If you are a NEBOSH qualified professional who is trustworthy, organised and goal-oriented then this could be the job for you...
Operations Manager - The Rewards
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Annual performance bonus tied to
25 days' holiday + bank holidays
8% employer pension contribution
3 x salary life assurance
8% employer pension contribution
Early finish on Fridays Operations Manager - Requirements and Responsibilities
Must have NEBOSH or equivalent H&S qualification
Experience within manufacturing, warehousing or production operations
Solid lean manufacturing background with a continuous improvement mindset
Implementation and improvements of Health, Safety and Welfare plans
Responsible for overseeing semi-skilled production processes
Lead site-wide continuous improvement initiatives using lean tools
Support, develop and mentor the Factory Supervisor and broader operational teams
Maintain and manage audits and documentation (internal, HSE, customer/ethical audits)
Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
Maintain responsibility for all customer-facing operational documentation
Ensure full compliance with statutory Health & Safety and building regulations (e.g. HASAWA, PUWER, LOLER, RIDDOR) About Us
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