Recruit4Staff are proud to be representing their client, a leading UK-based manufacturer, in their search for an Operations Manager to oversee operations at their state-of-the-art facility in Darlington. For the successful Operations Manager, our client is offering: Starting salary of £60,000 per annum Monday to Friday, Days role Permanent position Company pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Ongoing career development opportunities Autonomous role within a family-run, growth-focused organisation The Role – Operations Manager: Lead and oversee daily operations at the Darlington mill, ensuring optimal productivity and efficiency Drive a high-performance culture and foster continuous improvement across all departments, including production, transport, and maintenance Implement and monitor preventative maintenance programmes to reduce downtime and boost reliability Maintain mill costs within budget while reporting KPIs to the Board of Directors Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations, business policies, and legal requirements Lead strategic initiatives to support business growth and uphold the company's industry-leading reputation Promote operational best practices and drive improvements to systems and processes What our client is looking for in an Operations Manager: Extensive experience in feed mill management – ESSENTIAL Strong leadership and team development skills – ESSENTIAL IT literate with good knowledge of data reporting systems – ESSENTIAL Engineering or mechanical knowledge – DESIRABLE Degree in Business, Agriculture, or related field – DESIRABLE A hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to lead by example Key Skills or Similar Job Titles: Feed Mill Manager, Plant Manager, Production Manager, Operations Manager, Agricultural Operations Manager, Mill Supervisor Commutable From: Darlington, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, Middlesbrough, Northallerton, Hartlepool, Richmond, Bishop Auckland For further information about this and other positions, please apply now. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Wrexham) Limited, who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency, or employment business.