Site Manager - Agricultural Production

Site Manager - Agricultural Production
Vacancy Reference: 57645 AB

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

Are you an experienced Production Site Manager?

Do you have experience in leading teams?

Have you got a background in the Agricultural or related industries?

The Company:
An established Agricultural business.

The Job Role:
As Site Manager you will oversee operations and be responsible for the day-to-day management of a production, storage, and distribution facility, ensuring activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in a well-organised manner. This role would suit an individual who leads by example, takes pride in high standards, and adopts a practical, proactive approach to operations.

Location: South Wales Area - Based on Site Full Time.

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 7am - 5pm.

Salary Package: 45,000 - 60,000 basic salary depending on skills and experience.

Key Responsibilities:
Oversee day-to-day site activities across production, storage, and distribution, maintaining a hands-on presence where required.
Ensure site operations run smoothly and efficiently while meeting all relevant health and safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
Manage stock control processes, ensuring accurate records are maintained and inventory levels are effectively controlled.
Provide practical support to the team to ensure continuity of operations and resolve issues as they arise.
Promote and uphold a strong health and safety culture, leading by example at all times.
Conduct routine site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to ensure compliance and identify improvements.
Ensure all materials are stored, handled, and managed in line with regulatory and environmental standards.
Lead, support, and develop site personnel through clear communication and a hands-on leadership approach.
Deliver training and ongoing guidance to ensure safe and efficient working practices.
Plan daily workloads, allocating resources to meet operational requirements.
Encourage a positive and accountable team environment focused on collaboration and safety.
Ensure all outputs consistently meet required specifications and industry standards.
Oversee maintenance of machinery and equipment to minimise downtime and maintain productivity.
Maintain strong working relationships with customers to ensure timely and accurate order fulfilment to the required specification.
Coordinate with suppliers, transport providers, and external partners to support smooth operations.
Produce accurate operational reporting to senior management.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline processes.
Track performance metrics and take appropriate action to achieve business targets.

Candidate Requirements:
Proven experience in a similar site or operations management role, ideally within agriculture, manufacturing, or chemical industries.
Experience managing teams in a hands-on operational environment.
Health and safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH or IOSH) is preferred but not essential
Practical, hands-on leadership style with a proactive "can-do" attitude.
Strong organisational and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and team management abilities.
Good understanding of logistics, storage, and safe handling of bulk materials.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

How to apply:

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Please send your CV to; Angel Bains - Recruitment Delivery Consultant

As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for.

We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, please be advised that only those short listed for an interview will be contacted. Please be assured that your job application will be managed in complete confidence and your personal details will not be passed to any third party without your prior permission. Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide outstanding recruitment head-hunting and job advertising services. We are the trusted recruitment partner of choice to industry leading organisations across the UK and Internationally. We recruit specifically for all roles within the sectors of: Agriculture, Farming, Horticulture, Food and Fresh Produce, Vet, Pet and Animal Health, Agrochemicals, Fertilisers and Seeds, Software and Technology, Machinery, Technical and Engineering and specialist Education.