Site Operations Manager
Site Operations Manager
West Cumbria | 35 Hours per Week | Up to £75,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Adecco Workington are delighted to be recruiting for a fantastic senior leadership opportunity with a well-established manufacturing business in West Cumbria.
This role is ideally suited to an experienced Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Plant Manager or Production Leader looking to take ownership of a large-scale manufacturing operation and drive performance across people, process, safety and productivity.
The Opportunity
Reporting into the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will have overall responsibility for site operations, leading manufacturing performance, developing teams and ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and operational excellence.
This is a key appointment for the business and requires an individual who has a strong manufacturing background at a senior level and can demonstrate a track record of managing sizeable production operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all operational and manufacturing activities across the site
- Drive production performance, efficiency and continuous improvement
- Develop, mentor and inspire management and production teams
- Deliver against operational, quality and financial targets
- Ensure a strong culture of health, safety and compliance
- Manage budgets, resources and operational planning
- Identify and implement process improvements across the business
- Work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver strategic objectives
- Lead change management and business improvement projects
About You
Essential:
- Significant experience in a senior operational leadership role within a manufacturing environment
- Previous experience as an Operations Manager, Site Manager, Plant Manager or similar senior manufacturing position
- Strong people management and leadership skills
- Proven experience leading large teams within a production setting
- A track record of improving operational performance and driving efficiencies
- Experience managing KPIs, budgets and performance metrics
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable:
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement experience
- Degree or professional qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline
Package
- Salary up to £75,000 per annum
- 35-hour working week
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Car allowance
- Private healthcare
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Excellent wellbeing benefits
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Genuine career development opportunities
Apply Now
This is an outstanding opportunity for an established manufacturing professional looking to join a successful organisation and play a key role in shaping future operational performance.
Please note: applications will only be considered from candidates with substantial senior-level experience within a manufacturing environment.
For a confidential discussion, contact Adecco Workington today.
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