Integra People ltd
City, Liverpool
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
OPERATIONS MANAGER An established organisation is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join its leadership team. The successful candidate will report to senior management and play a key role in driving operational excellence across core functions, including Production, Maintenance, Planning, and Warehousing. Key Responsibilities Lead site operations to consistently achieve targets in safety, quality, service, and productivity. Champion continuous improvement initiatives to optimise efficiency and reduce costs. Develop and manage a high-performing operations leadership team, with a focus on talent development and succession planning. Collaborate with cross-functional departments (Logistics, Quality, Technical, Sales) to deliver product excellence and superior customer service. Oversee workforce planning, training, and skills development to ensure operational capability. Foster a positive workplace culture based on engagement, teamwork, and respect. Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management for direct reports. Contribute to strategic planning, including capital investment and new technology adoption. Ensure strong quality assurance and process reliability systems are maintained. Manage production planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cost control. Monitor performance metrics, analyse variances, and implement corrective measures to achieve business objectives. Experience & Qualifications Degree in Engineering, Science, Manufacturing, or related field. Proven track record of leadership in fast-paced manufacturing environments. Strong hands-on experience in operations and production management. Knowledge of both batch and continuous processing (e.g., cosmetics, food, pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals). Expertise in GMP, GLP, LEAN, Six Sigma, and quality systems (ISO, IATF). Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across Production, Maintenance, Planning, and Logistics. Demonstrated success in improving safety, quality, efficiency, and cost performance. Familiarity with lean methodologies (5S, continuous improvement) and regulatory compliance. Desirable: knowledge of extrusion, compounding, polymer processing, and pigment/masterbatch handling. Benefits 33 Days Annual Leave (including bank holidays) Holiday Purchase Scheme Company Pension Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Health Plan
