Operations Manager

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking an Operations Manager in Leeds to oversee production, engineering, and warehousing. The ideal candidate will have experience in food production and lean manufacturing, and will be responsible for directing activities to improve performance and achieve strategic objectives. This role includes leading teams in continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring on-time delivery. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Corporate benefits package including car and bonus

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple functions within a food production environment.
• Experience managing multiple departments beyond production.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of blue-chip objectives through coaching and challenging teams.
• Direct production activities to achieve on-time delivery.
• Lead improvement teams to resolve challenges.
• Analyze product line performance to identify opportunities.

Skills

Experience in food production

Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing

Proven KPI improvements

CAPEX and project management experience

Support for continuous improvement initiatives

Job description

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Operations Manager, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client:

Kingdom People - Professional Services

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

Job Description:

Operations Manager

Location: Brighouse

Benefits: Corporate benefits package including car and bonus

The Role

As Operations Manager, you will oversee Production, Engineering, and Warehousing. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing delivery of blue-chip objectives through coaching and challenging to develop relevant teams to achieve goals.
• Directing production activities to achieve on-time delivery and contribute positively to margins through optimized material and labor use.
• Leading improvement teams to resolve challenges and facilitate cooperation and teamwork across functions.
• Participating in troubleshooting and analysis to identify, evaluate, and implement solutions.
• Analyzing product line performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Partnering and sharing knowledge across the business, sector, and company.
• Interfacing with key customer teams to deploy necessary activities.
• Promoting a motivated workforce culture conducive to teamwork.
• Teaching, coaching, and encouraging continuous improvement and Kaizen activities.
• Supporting training and development initiatives.
• Analyzing workflows to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

The Candidate

You should have experience managing multiple functions within a food production environment, along with:

• Experience in food production
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing
• Experience managing multiple departments beyond production
• Proven KPI improvements
• Support and involvement in continuous improvement initiatives
• CAPEX and project management experience