Operations Manager / General Manager Location: Milton Keynes
Sector: Materials Processing | Manufacturing
Type: Full-time, On-site
The Opportunity We are recruiting an Operations Manager / Site General Manager to take full ownership of a material processing site in Milton Keynes. This is a hands-on role leading around 45 employees, with responsibility for site performance, safety, people, and commercial delivery. The site serves aerospace and high-spec industrial customers and turns over approximately £60m.
This role suits a leader who takes pride in running a well-managed, high-performing site.
The Role Reporting to the Operations Director, you will have real autonomy in a true GM-style position.
Key responsibilities include:
Full accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people
Leading and developing a multi-shift team (40–50 staff)
Managing Shift Managers, Shift Leaders, and technical specialists
Driving a strong H&S culture and improving engagement and retention
Ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across production and facilities
Delivering process improvements and operational efficiencies
Contributing at Senior Leadership Team level
Budget and commercial responsibility (P&L exposure desirable)
About You
Experience running a manufacturing or materials-based site (40–100 staff)
Strong people leader with experience managing 25+ staff
Stable career history with long tenure
Commercially aware, hands-on, and confident taking full site ownership
Working Pattern & Benefits
Site-based role in Milton Keynes
Flexible day hours supporting a two-shift operation (6–2 / 2–10)
Early Friday finish
£60,000–£70,000 salary, annual bonus
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension, health cash plan, discounts, car salary sacrifice
Clear progression opportunities