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
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