Area Operations Manager - Operator
Location: Crawley, Bristol, or Wolverhampton (Remote with some travel)
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Introduction:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading organisation with impressive staff retention and a proven track record of profitability over the last five years.
Key Benefits:
- Car allowance (~£6,800)
- Annual bonus (~15%)
- 28 days holiday
- Pension contribution (~10%)
- Remote working with some travel required
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead operations across six production sites as part of the senior leadership team
- Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations in line with UK legislation and recognised management systems (COMAH, COSHH, PSSR, ISO)
- Champion a strong safety culture focused on zero incidents
- Oversee maintenance strategies to ensure plant reliability, quality, and output targets
- Drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and cost control
- Lead change initiatives across safety, service, quality, and growth
- Manage budgets, performance, and a significant CAPEX programme
About You:
- Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering or a related discipline
- Strong background in industrial, gas, or chemical production environments
- Proven multi-site operations leadership experience
- Deep understanding of regulatory compliance and process safety
- Confident people leader, comfortable in unionised environments
- Commercially astute with experience delivering CAPEX and productivity improvements
If you are ready to take on a senior leadership challenge in a dynamic environment with a focus on operational excellence and safety, we encourage you to apply