Operations Manager: Circular Materials & CI Leader

EMR; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus scheme

25 days leave

Maternity/paternity leave

Life assurance

Wellbeing & counselling

GP access

Cycle to work

Training and development

Job summary

EMR Group is hiring an Operations Manager in Lincoln to lead a multi‑disciplinary team and drive safe, efficient, and environmentally sound operations. Reporting to the General Manager, you will champion continuous improvement, reduce wastes, and meet product quality targets while supporting a culture of collaboration and accountability.

You will lead by example, roll up your sleeves, and tailor management to individuals, balancing strong people development with cost control and productivity

Qualifications

• Proven track record of achievement in operational management within industry.
• Experience in reducing costs and improving outcomes across operations.
• Strong ability to manage a dynamic, collaborative team and drive improvements.
• Solid project management experience with value-added changes.
• Ability to develop strategies and plans influencing wider business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop your workforce with an adaptive management style.
• Encourage collaboration through employee voice channels to surface ideas.
• Ensure safety culture; SHE considered part of everyone’s role.
• Implement lean management and continuous improvement to reduce waste.
• Adopt a commercial and customer-focused approach to drive service and success.

Skills

Operational leadership

Lean management

Continuous improvement

People development

Job description

EMR Group is hiring an Operations Manager in Lincoln to lead a multi‑disciplinary team and drive safe, efficient, and environmentally sound operations. Reporting to the General Manager, you will champion continuous improvement, reduce wastes, and meet product quality targets while supporting a culture of collaboration and accountability.

You will lead by example, roll up your sleeves, and tailor management to individuals, balancing strong people development with cost control and productivity