Operations Manager

This Operations Manager opportunity is built around is deliberately hands on, with time spent on the factory floor alongside the team, while also establishing more structured ways of working that support continued growth. It would suit someone who can bring translate customer demand into achievable plans, ensure materials and capacity are aligned, and bring consistency and clarity to day to day operations to the role.

How the role is set up

A natural self starter, you will bring a planning led mindset, confidence in working with small teams and the ability to balance detail with the bigger picture. As Operations Manager, you will take end to end responsibility for planning, leading and delivering operational performance across manufacturing, packaging, warehousing and despatc.

Where someone would start

Is deliberately hands on, with time spent on the factory floor alongside the team, while also establishing more structured ways of working that support continued growth. This is a senior, visible role where you will be trusted to own outcomes rather than simply oversee activity. Help oversee task-by-task operations and maintain performance standards.

What helps someone build confidence

Translate customer demand into achievable plans, ensure materials and capacity are aligned, and bring consistency and clarity to day to day operations.

What is expected

• Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
• If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
• To succeed, you will have proven experience within a manufacturing or distribution environment, ideally within a similarly regulated setting.

Job details

• Offers a competitive salary in the range of £50,000-£60,000 per annum, depending on experience, alongside attractive, employee‑friendly working hours of 8:00-4:30 Monday to Thursda.