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Ops manager

Pioneer Selection Ltd
Posted 13 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

York, North Yorkshire YO60, England

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance

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  • A leading food ingredients manufacturer in Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Operations Manager with a salary range of £60,000 - £70,000 plus benefits.
  • The role involves full responsibility for production, supply chain, and logistics, managing a team of four department managers and a total headcount of 85.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of operations management experience, preferably in a food manufacturing setting.
  • Key responsibilities include leading teams, overseeing daily operations, and developing sustainable improvements as part of the site's growth journey.
  • The position offers benefits such as a company pension, health and wellbeing programs, and life insurance, targeting forward-thinking leaders passionate about modernizing operations.

Operations Manager –Manufacturing

Location: YorkshireSalary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Benefits

A leading food ingredients manufacturer is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join their growing team. The site produces a range of products, supplying to well-known brands across the UK.

About the Role: Reporting directly to the Site Director, the Operations Manager will have full responsibility for production, supply chain, and on-site logistics. You’ll be managing a team of four department managers and overseeing a total headcount of 85. This is a hands-on leadership role, offering the opportunity to make real improvements and modernise site operations as part of the company's ongoing growth journey.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, motivate, and coach the production and supply chain teams to enhance employee engagement and efficiency.
  • Oversee daily operations and long-term planning, ensuring high standards of quality, compliance, and efficiency.
  • Develop sustainable improvements and simplify processes as part of the site’s "Journey to Excellence".
  • Partner with department managers and employee representatives to strengthen workforce relationships.
  • Deputise for the Site Director and play a key role in succession planning for senior management.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 3+ years of operations management experience, ideally within a food manufacturing environment.
  • Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of driving change and improving processes.
  • Excellent communication skills, particularly in a unionised setting.
  • Ability to balance day-to-day operations with strategic future planning.
  • Resilience, persistence, and a flexible approach to managing a skilled and established workforce.

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Life insurance
  • Free on-site parking

If you’re a forward-thinking leader with a passion for modernising operations and driving efficiencies, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking engineering team.

For further details contact Oliver Coen at Pioneer Selection

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme. 

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.