Site Operations Manager

Manpower UK; Harrington; Presencial; GBP 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation package

Descripción de la vacante

Manpower UK is recruiting an experienced Site Operations Manager for a two‑area, highly regulated manufacturing site in the UK. You will report to the Plant General Manager and join the Site Leadership Team, driving performance, culture, safety and continuous improvement.

The role requires leading change, coaching teams, and delivering measurable business results while managing budgets and ensuring customer delivery targets are met at pace.

Formación

• Senior Operations Management experience within manufacturing.
• Experience in packaging, printing, extrusion, plastics, FMCG, food, or process manufacturing.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen experience.
• SAP knowledge.
• Experience managing large teams through direct and indirect reports.
• Strong operational and financial management capability.
• Experience delivering change and transformation initiatives.
• Proven track record of improving productivity and site performance.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Experience in highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Degree required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead day‑to‑day manufacturing operations across two production areas.
• Deliver operational budgets relating to output, labour costs, waste, and capex.
• Drive improvements in efficiency, productivity, quality and cost.
• Ensure production plans meet customer demand and schedules.
• Monitor KPIs: output, waste, overtime, downtime, delivery performance.
• Lead continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen.
• Develop, coach, and mentor managers and supervisors.
• Promote safety, accountability and teamwork across the site.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and quality standards.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic site goals.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Problem solving

People development

Financial management

Educación

Degree

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

This permanent Site Operations Manager position in Workington carries a negotiable salary and a relocation package for UK-based applicants. Reporting to the Plant General Manager, the post-holder joins the Site Leadership Team and oversees two critical production areas within a highly regulated manufacturing setting. Duties include driving operational performance, shaping culture, upholding safety standards, coaching colleagues and delivering continuous improvement. The working pattern is full time, with the employer seeking an experienced manufacturing leader who relishes leading change and achieving measurable commercial results. Strong candidates will demonstrate team development, process enhancement and performance management capabilities, alongside the ambition to influence future growth at this busy site.

Site Operations Manager - Cumbia Relocation Package avialable within UK Are you an experienced manufacturing leader who thrives on driving operational performance, developing teams, and delivering continuous improvement£ We are seeking a Site Operations Manager to take responsibility for two critical production areas within a busy and highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Plant General Manager and forming part of the Site Leadership Team, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on operational performance, culture, safety, and future growth. This role would suit an ambitious Operations Manager who enjoys leading change, coaching people, improving processes, and delivering measurable business results.

For candidates based elsewhere in the UK, a robust relocation package is available , making this an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to advance their career while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of the Lake District region.

The Role As Site Operations Manager, you will lead day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, safety requirements, and financial objectives are consistently achieved.

You will manage through a team of Production Managers while maintaining a strong presence across the shop floor, driving engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations across multiple production areas.
• Deliver operational budgets relating to output, labour costs, waste reduction, and capital expenditure.
• Drive improvements in efficiency, productivity, quality, and cost performance.
• Ensure production plans are executed effectively to meet customer demand.
• Monitor and improve key operational KPIs including output, waste, overtime, downtime, and delivery performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies.
• Support operational transformation projects and future site improvements.
• Develop, coach, and mentor managers and supervisors to build a strong talent pipeline.
• Promote a positive, high-performing culture focused on safety, accountability, and teamwork.
• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards.
• Work closely with senior leadership to support strategic business objectives and long-term site success.

About You

You will be an experienced manufacturing professional with a proven track record of leading teams and delivering operational improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Experience

• Senior Operations Management experience within manufacturing.
• Packaging, printing, extrusion, plastics, FMCG, food, or process manufacturing experience.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen experience.
• SAP knowledge.
• Experience managing large teams through direct and indirect reports.
• Strong operational and financial management capability.
• Experience delivering change and transformation initiatives.
• Proven track record of improving productivity, efficiency, and overall site performance.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people development skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience working within highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Degree