Interim Operations Manager

Michael Page; Leicester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Interim Operations Manager to lead three Leicester-based sites, driving performance across safety, productivity, cost control and customer service.

You will assess operations quickly, engage teams, implement continuous improvement, manage budgets and stakeholder relationships, and support growth initiatives while ensuring compliance and delivering KPI targets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Interim/Multisite Operations leadership role.
• Track record of delivering KPI improvements across multiple sites.
• Strong health, safety and environmental compliance knowledge.
• Experience managing operational teams across locations.
• Excellent people leadership, coaching and performance management.
• Solid commercial and financial acumen.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight across three Leicester-based sites (1 Main site, 2 smaller).
• Drive a strong health, safety, environmental and compliance culture.
• Manage operational teams to achieve business objectives.
• Ensure sites operate efficiently, meeting KPIs for productivity, quality, service and cost.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead workforce planning, resource allocation and succession planning activities.
• Monitor budgets, operational expenditure and financial performance.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory, environmental and company standards.
• Produce operational reports and present performance updates to senior management.
• Support growth initiatives, new projects and operational change programmes.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-site Management

Health & Safety

Environmental Compliance

KPI Delivery

Commercial Acumen

Stakeholder Management

People Leadership

Driving Licence

Travel Flexibility

Job description

I am seeking an experienced Interim Operations Manager to provide leadership across three operational sites in the Leicester area.

This is a critical appointment for an established leader who can quickly assess operations, engage teams, identify opportunities and drive performance improvements across safety, productivity, cost control and customer service.

Client Details

My client are a leader in their industry, sustainability, safety & innovation are at the heart of everything they do. Joining their Leicester operation offers the opportunity to lead a diverse multi-site function, make a tangible impact on business performance, and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Description

• Provide leadership and operational oversight across three Leicester-based sites (1 Main site, 2 smaller)
• Drive a strong health, safety, environmental and compliance culture.
• Manage operational teams to achieve business objectives.
• Ensure all sites operate efficiently, meeting KPIs for productivity, quality, service and cost.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead workforce planning, resource allocation and succession planning activities.
• Monitor budgets, operational expenditure and financial performance.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory, environmental and company standards.
• Produce operational reports and present performance updates to senior management.
• Support growth initiatives, new projects and operational change programmes.

Profile

I'm looking for a commercially minded operations professional who combines strong leadership skills with a hands‑on approach to managing multi‑site Operations.

• Proven experience in an Operations Manager, General Manager or Multi‑Site Management role.
• You will ideally be from a Waste/ Waste Management / Heavy Industry / Environmental Services background
• Experience managing operational teams across multiple locations.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Demonstrable experience delivering operational improvements and achieving KPIs.
• Excellent people leadership, coaching and performance management skills.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.

Job Offer

Rate dependent on the level of experience.

Temporary contract offering a flexible working arrangement