Operations Manager

Job Description Are you an Operations Manager or Manufacturing Manager looking to develop into a Plant Manager or General Manager role within manufacturing?If so, this position offers you the opportunity, to lead a debt-free, independent manufacturer into a new era of growth. Backed by continuous capital investment and deep-rooted relationships with national customers, this business is ready to evolve. We are looking for a General Manager to bridge the gap between independent agility and modern operational excellence.What You Will Deliver: As the Operations Manager you will oversee daily operation of this 24/7 facility. The owners need a partner a leader to take the weight of operational delivery off their shoulders.Modernise: Implement structured processes, safety protocols (H&S), and modern manufacturing standards.Unify: Act as the voice of reason, improving communication within a diverse workforce.Grow: Use your commercial acumen to maintain key customer relationships and drive operational efficiencies.What We Need From You:Leadership: Proven experience leading a manufacturing site with broad oversight.People First: Experience managing diverse, multinational teams is essential. You must be a visible leader who walks the floor, while retaining a strategic focus.Strategic Balance: The ability to respect the company's successful history while firmly guiding it toward a modern future.Your Rewards:Salary: 70,000 - 80,000.Bonus: 5-10% Performance driven.Holidays: 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays.Interested? If you are a head of production, head of manufacturing, manufacturing manager, operations manager in manufacturing, apply now for a no obligation confidential discussionIf you click 'Apply', we may contact you via email, phone & text message regarding this job, other jobs (current and future), and related recruitment services. You can OPT OUT at any time, full details in Privacy Policy, link http://sigmarec.co.uk/privacypolicy or find policy in Sigma website footer. Location & postcode of advert are approximate. If you don't hear from us within 14 days of application, you have not been shortlisted.

Created: 2026-03-12