Job Description
Are you ready to lead a large-scale manufacturing operation with real autonomy and impact?
We’re looking for a Site Operations Manager for a global manufacturing business; someone with calm confidence, strong leadership, and a strategic outlook.
This is a rare opportunity to take responsibility for a major UK site, leading up to 200 people and shaping the business’s manufacturing operations.
Due to internal promotion, this role is ready and waiting for a senior professional who values culture, team engagement, and continuous improvement. In line with the rest of the SLT, it’s essential that you’re degree educated.
Ideally, you’ll have a mechanical mindset and will understand the workings of machinery and equipment.
We're looking for someone who will see this as a true challenge and who does want to stay long term and continue to grow with the business.
What you’ll get
* Highly competitive salary DOE
* £10,500 car allowance
* Progression opportunities within 5-10 years
About the role
* Full responsibility for plant operations to achieve overall business targets including production, maintenance, quality and health & safety.
* You’ll lead and manage a large team, ensuring high performance, engagement and a positive work culture.
* Maintain high standards of safety and compliance in line with company and regulatory requirements.
* Manage all foreseeable risks that are connected to the business assets.
* Provide leadership and clear direction to ensure delivery of production or related tasks.
* Motivate and lead the area and teams to constantly improve business performance.
* Work alongside the engineering team to keep assets at optimum efficiency at all times.
* Work on specific projects as directed by the UK Division Manager.
* Manage trials, production and payroll paperwork.
About you
* You’ll be IOSH qualified and have proven experience as a Plant / Site Manager (or similar leadership role) in a manufacturing environment.
* In line with the rest of the SLT, it is essential that you're degree educated.
* Ideally, you'll have come up through engineering or will have had some exposure.
* You’ll need to be cool, calm and collected, able to handle challenges and make strategic decisions under pressure.
* Very strong leadership and people management skills, motivating, engaging and developing a diverse team.
* Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
* Experience of applying CI techniques and mindset with an excellent understanding of full supply chain.
* Be a safety role model!
* Build an open working environment, actively listening and inspiring teams.
About the company
* A global manufacturer
* Highly respected in their field
* Growing due to acquisition
* Fantastic company culture
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