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