Location: Widnes, Cheshire WA8
Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 per annum
Lead. Transform. Deliver.
Are you an ambitious operations leader ready to take full ownership of a manufacturing site and drive real, measurable change?
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are looking for a Site Operations Manager to take the reins of a busy, fast-moving manufacturing operation in Widnes. This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role where you will shape performance, optimise processes, and lead from the front in delivering operational excellence.
If you thrive in a hands-on manufacturing environment, enjoy building high-performing teams, and have a passion for continuous improvement—this role offers the platform to make your mark
What You’ll Be Doing
As Site Operations Manager, you will have end-to-end responsibility for site performance, leading across production, engineering, quality, logistics, and HSE.
Your focus will be on driving efficiency, improving output, and building a culture of accountability and high performance.
Key areas include:
Leading day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring productivity, quality, and safety targets are consistently met
Driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs, increase throughput, and enhance overall efficiency
Managing budgets and site financial performance, with a clear focus on cost per unit/tonne
Developing and leading high-performing teams, setting clear KPIs and expectations
Implementing operational strategy aligned with wider business goals
Acting as a change agent, identifying opportunities and delivering tangible operational improvements
Ensuring best-in-class Health & Safety standards are maintained at all times
What We’re Looking For
We’re keen to speak with proven manufacturing leaders who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
You will bring:
5+ years’ experience in a senior operations role within manufacturing or production environments
A strong track record of improving site performance and delivering measurable results
Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams across production, engineering, and support functions
A data-driven approach to decision-making and KPI management
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
A proactive, resilient, and results-oriented mindset
Health & Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH) – desirable
Why Join?
Real autonomy – take ownership and shape how the site performs
High visibility role with the opportunity to influence wider business operations
Competitive salary of £50,000 – £70,000 per annum
Strong benefits package including pension, life assurance, and health support
Ongoing training and development to accelerate your career
A business committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re a driven manufacturing operations leader looking for your next challenge, this is your chance to step into a role where your decisions directly influence performance, people, and profitability.
If you would like to apply for the role of Site Operations Manager then please email your CV to
Closing date is 13.07.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.
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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future
Salary description
£50000.00 - £70000.00 per year