UK Operations Manager

OSL Consulting Engineers; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

OSL Consulting Engineers is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee production operations across three major UK manufacturing facilities and additional sites across the UK and Ireland. You will drive productivity, lead capital investment projects, and develop high-performing teams while ensuring safety, quality and environmental compliance.

This leadership role requires a results-driven manufacturing background with a passion for continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement and

Qualifications

• Proven Operations Management experience in manufacturing (chemicals/agrochemicals).
• Experience with CapEx projects and budgets.
• Track record in continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in regulated environments with strong HSE focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day manufacturing operations across multiple sites.
• Drive efficiency, process improvement and waste reduction.
• Develop and monitor operational budgets and resource allocation.
• Oversee CapEx projects from planning to delivery.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary operations, engineering and maintenance teams.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Collaborate with supply chain, distribution and commercial teams to optimise production and inventory.
• Develop KPIs and provide detailed operational reporting to senior leadership.
• Support the implementation of new technologies and engineering improvements to enhance plant performance.

Skills

Operations Management

CapEx projects

Budget management

Leadership

HSE compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Job description

Operations Manager | Chemicals Manufacturing | UK & Ireland

Lead Operations. Drive Improvement. Shape the Future of Manufacturing.

Our client is a leading provider of agrochemicals, supporting the agricultural, horticultural and amenity sectors across the UK and Ireland. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and operational excellence, they are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to play a key role in driving performance across multiple production sites.

About the Role

As Operations Manager, you will take responsibility for overseeing production operations across three major UK manufacturing facilities, along with several additional sites throughout the UK and Ireland. You'll be instrumental in improving productivity, leading capital investment projects, developing high-performing teams and ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and environmental compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven leader who thrives in a manufacturing environment and is passionate about continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day manufacturing operations across multiple sites
• Drive operational efficiency, process improvement and waste reduction initiatives
• Develop, manage and monitor operational budgets and resource allocation
• Oversee major CapEx projects from planning through to successful delivery
• Lead, coach and develop multidisciplinary operations, engineering and maintenance teams
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental and quality standards
• Work closely with supply chain, distribution and commercial teams to optimise production and inventory management
• Develop KPIs and provide detailed operational reporting to senior leadership
• Support the implementation of new technologies and engineering improvements to enhance plant performance

About You

• Proven Operations Management experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally chemicals, agrochemicals or process industries
• Strong understanding of production processes, engineering principles and quality systems
• Demonstrated experience managing CapEx projects and operational budgets
• Track record of driving continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Strong leadership, people management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience working within regulated environments with a strong focus on HSE compliance
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel between sites

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a market-leading business focused on sustainable growth
• Strategic leadership role with responsibility across multiple UK & Ireland sites
• Ability to influence business performance and operational strategy
• Collaborative leadership team and strong culture of continuous improvement