Senior Operations Leader | Profit Share & Growth

UBT; Widnes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly scaling UK-based group is seeking a Senior Operations Leader in Widnes to enhance operational effectiveness and scalability. This hands-on leadership role requires an individual with a strong background in manufacturing or distribution and the ability to redesign operational systems. You will be responsible for overseeing production and logistics, managing key manufacturing partnerships, and ensuring compliance. A salary of £80,000 - £100,000 plus benefits is offered for the right candidate in this dynamic environment.

Benefits

Profit share bonus

Company vehicle

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Autonomy and board-level exposure

Qualifications

• 5+ years in senior operations leadership within manufacturing, wholesale, or distribution.
• Experience managing subcontract manufacturers.
• Deep understanding of import/export, customs, and international logistics.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end ownership of operations across UK and international sites.
• Direct management of warehouse leadership and operational teams.
• Strip back legacy processes and rebuild scalable systems.

Skills

Solutions-focused

Customer-focused mindset

Comfortable challenging the norm

Commercially aware

Strong background in manufacturing

Tools

Excel

Job description

A rapidly scaling UK-based group is seeking a Senior Operations Leader in Widnes to enhance operational effectiveness and scalability. This hands-on leadership role requires an individual with a strong background in manufacturing or distribution and the ability to redesign operational systems. You will be responsible for overseeing production and logistics, managing key manufacturing partnerships, and ensuring compliance. A salary of £80,000 - £100,000 plus benefits is offered for the right candidate in this dynamic environment.