Manager Operation jobs in United Kingdom
Operations Director
Job summary
An established industry player is seeking an Operations Director to lead site operations in a fast-growing, purpose-led manufacturing business. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence and sustainability initiatives while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in SME manufacturing, particularly in food or personal care sectors, and will thrive in a collaborative, agile environment. With a competitive executive package and the opportunity to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for a hands-on leader passionate about sustainability and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- Proven track record in SME manufacturing, ideally in food or drink sectors.
- Experience at senior leadership level in fast-growing organisations.
Responsibilities
- Lead all site operations, ensuring compliance with ISO and BRC standards.
- Foster a positive culture with emphasis on leadership and team development.
Skills
Education
- Director of Operations for fast growing consumer branded business
- Board level role based in the North West
About Our Client
We're proud to be working with a purpose-led, B Corp certified manufacturer in North West England. This is a values-driven, family-run SME with an established brand and ambitious plans for growth. The company is known for its quality, sustainability credentials, and commitment to doing business the right way.
With recent investment and increasing demand, they're now looking for an Operations Director to help drive operational excellence, scale responsibly, and support the next phase of growth.
Job Description
- Lead all site operations, including production, planning, quality, technical, logistics, and H&S
- Ensure full compliance with ISO, BRC, and customer audit standards
- Oversee the technical and quality teams, ensuring robust systems and continuous improvement
- Own site-level health & safety, championing best practice and holding NEBOSH accountability
- Work cross-functionally to embed and expand the business's sustainability strategy, aligning with B Corp goals
- Identify and deliver operational efficiency's, automation, and capability improvements to support scale-up
- Foster a positive, values-led culture with a strong emphasis on leadership, coaching and team development
- Partner with commercial and NPD teams to ensure operations can meet future product and volume demands
- Represent the business with key external stakeholders, including auditors, retailers and partners
The Successful Applicant
- Proven track record in SME manufacturing environments - ideally in food, drink, or personal care sectors
- Experience operating at senior leadership/Director level in a scaling or fast-growing organisation
- Strong working knowledge of ISO, BRC, and customer audit requirements - must be audit-ready
- Background in leading or managing technical / quality teams
- A qualified NEBOSH holder with a strong H&S track record
- Passion for sustainability with a track record of delivering meaningful ESG initiatives
- Collaborative, hands-on leader who thrives in an agile, entrepreneurial setting
- Alignment with B Corp values - people-focused, purpose-led, and forward-thinking
- Based in the North West England
What's on Offer
Competitive six figure basic salary
Executive package
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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