Vacancy: Operations Manager

Location: Evesham & Ledbury, UK
Contract: Permanent
Reporting to: Plant General Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Operations Manager to lead and transform manufacturing operations across two key UK sites. This is a senior leadership role, reporting to the Plant General Manager, with full accountability for production, continuous improvement, engineering, and overall operational excellence.

As part of the Senior Management Team, you will drive strategy execution, lead high-performing teams, and ensure operational targets are met while promoting a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Senior Management & Strategy

Contribute to setting and delivering the overall business strategy
Provide clear, timely communications on operational performance and improvement initiatives
Be a visible and accessible leader - lead by example, foster engagement, and build trust across the business

Operations & Production

Develop and implement continuous improvement plans across both sites
Optimise production processes to maximise quality, output, and minimise waste
Deliver key capital investment projects and manage operational budgets
Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, safety, quality, and environmental standards
Maintain robust management information systems and KPI tracking

Engineering & Technical Excellence

Improve machine reliability and operational efficiency
Lead cross-functional initiatives to reduce downtime, improve waste reduction, and support engineering projects

Team Development

Develop team members through coaching, performance reviews, and succession planning
Set and monitor improvement targets for individuals and departments
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture

Candidate Profile

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

Proven senior Operations Management experience in fast-paced manufacturing
Experience in flexible packaging is desirable but not essential
Hands-on knowledge and implementation of Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Kaizen)
Strong business acumen and operational strategy experience
Degree in a science, technology, or engineering discipline preferred

Skills & Attributes:

Inspirational, accessible, and visible leader
Strong analytical, structured, and solutions-oriented approach
Excellent people management and communication skills
Collaborative and inclusive mindset
Ambitious, results-driven, and detail-oriented

Desirable:

Working knowledge of SAP
Experience in packaging manufacturing

What We Offer

Competitive base salary
Car allowance or company car
Bonus: up to 15-30% (structure to be confirmed)
Pension, professional membership support, and other benefits
Hybrid working opportunities
Opportunity to lead transformation in a high-profile, innovative manufacturing environment

Why This Role?

This is a rare opportunity to lead operations across multiple manufacturing sites within an industry-leading business. You will have the autonomy to implement change, develop your team, and shape operational performance while delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and productivity.

Apply now to take a pivotal role in transforming operations and driving excellence across two UK sites.

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