Operations Manager

Lord Search & Selection; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business is seeking an Operations Manager to join their team. This role involves overseeing site operations, driving compliance, quality, and efficiency within a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and experience in food or processing environments, making impactful decisions that align with company objectives.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Company Pension

28 Days Holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams in food, FMCG, or processing environment.
• Strong understanding of operational performance, cost control, and material flow.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end site operations (Mon-Fri).
• Lead six direct reports across production, engineering, technical, loading, and H&S and HR.
• Work closely with Group Directors to align site performance with wider business strategy.

Skills

Operational performance

Cost control

Material flow

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Job description

Operations Manager

Commutable from Melton Mowbray, Leicester, Nottingham, Grantham, Loughborough, Oakham, Bingham, Syston, Lincoln, Newark-on-Trent, Peterborough, Market Harborough.

60,000 - 70,000 + Mon-Fri + Life Insurance + Company Pension + 28 Days Holiday

Excellent opportunity for a senior-level Operations Manager to join a highly respected and well-established manufacturing business, playing a vital leadership role across multiple operational departments within a specialised sector.

This industry leader provides premium-grade products for major retailers and global partners, with a long-standing reputation for quality, scale, and innovation. As the business continues to grow its market share, they're seeking a dynamic professional to lead site operations, reporting directly to group-level leadership.

In this role, you'll take charge of all site-level performance, driving quality, efficiency, and compliance across production, technical, engineering, HR, and health & safety. You'll lead a team of six department heads and be the senior contact for group-wide operations directors.

This is a pivotal role within a fast-paced, high-specification environment. The successful candidate will be an established leader with experience in food or meat processing environment with a strong commercial mindset.

The Role:

• Oversee end-to-end site operations (Mon-Fri)
• Lead six direct reports across production, engineering, technical, loading, and H&S and HR
• Work closely with Group Directors to align site performance with wider business strategy

The Candidate:

• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams in a food, FMCG, or processing environment
• Strong understanding of operational performance, cost control, and material flow
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Mark Wild at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications, and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.