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 projectsAbout 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 skillsDesirable:

Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement experience
Degree or professional qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related disciplinePackage

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 opportunitiesApply 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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