Operations Manager/Director

Collinson Grant; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing specialist manufacturer in Runcorn is seeking an ambitious operations leader to manage site operations. This pivotal role includes overseeing daily manufacturing processes, production planning, and driving operational efficiency. The successful candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing and leadership, with opportunities for long-term progression as the business expands. Ideal for someone looking to play a vital role in scaling a growing SME business.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing day-to-day manufacturing and site operations.
• Proven track record in production planning and capacity management.
• Strong ability to drive operational efficiency and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily manufacturing and site operations.
• Oversee production planning, scheduling, and capacity management.
• Drive process improvement and operational efficiency.

Skills

Manufacturing operations experience

Leadership capability

Process improvement

Customer relationship management

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious operations leader to join a fast-growing specialist UK manufacturer in Runcorn.

The business produces innovative and sustainable synthetic timber products from recycled plastic. With a strong sales pipeline and ambitious expansion plans, it is looking for a driven individual to take full ownership of site operations.

Reporting to the board of directors, this is a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for:

• Managing all day-to-day manufacturing and site operations
• Production planning, scheduling, and capacity management
• Driving process improvement and operational efficiency
• Introducing new products into manufacture
• Leading production teams
• Building strong customer relationships and ensuring service excellence

This role offers genuine long-term progression: as the business grows, the successful candidate will be expected to develop into a broader general management role with increasing responsibility for commercial and financial performance.

Ideal candidates will have manufacturing operations experience, strong leadership capability, and the ambition to scale a growing SME business.