Job Title – Operations Manager
Location – Fakenham
Salary – £55,000
Shift – Days M-F
Job Role of the Operations Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to join a fast-paced, high-volume industrial site. This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for site performance, including production, engineering, and compliance.
You will drive efficiency, quality, and output while holding P&L accountability and leading cross-functional teams. The role also includes ownership of health & safety, regulatory compliance, audits, and engineering strategy, including PPM and asset reliability.
Acting as second-in-command, you will deputise for the General Manager when required, ensuring continuity of leadership across the site.
Sector – Manufacturing / Processing
Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Operations Manager
Proven experience in a operations or production management role within a fast-paced industrial or manufacturing environment.
Strong leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, including production and engineering.
Requirements for the Site Operations Manager
Experience managing budgets and P&L responsibility
Strong understanding of production efficiency, output, and quality management
Experience overseeing engineering maintenance strategies, including PPM
Strong knowledge of health & safety and regulatory compliance within an industrial setting
Experience leading internal and external audits
Strong people management and disciplinary experience
Supplier and contractor management experience
Desirable Requirements for the Operations Manager
Experience within high-volume processing or continuous operation environments
Knowledge of ISO management systems (e.g. ISO 9001)
Familiarity with lifting operations and pressure systems regulations
Experience managing critical plant or utilities equipment
The Operations Manager will benefit from:
Employment with a stable and well-established organisation
Senior leadership role with high levels of autonomy
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to progress into General Management
If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.
For further details contact Waheed Anjum at Pioneer Selection
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Salary description
£55000.00 - £55000.00 per year