Operations Manager


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£55,000 - £65,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Kingston Upon Hull, HU3 6HU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Jul 2026
Closing date:	22 Aug 2026

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Summary

Your new company

A leading industrial processing and bulk materials handling organisation is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join its senior leadership team in Humberside.This is an excellent opportunity for a driven operations professional to take ownership of a large-scale manufacturing and logistics operation, leading teams across production, material handling, maintenance coordination, safety, quality and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving operational performance, improving efficiencies and ensuring the safe delivery of customer requirements.

Your new role

Reporting to the Site Director, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of site operations, ensuring production targets, service levels and safety objectives are achieved.Key responsibilities will include:

Leading and developing operational teams across a complex industrial site

Driving a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement

Managing operational performance against budget, KPIs and customer expectations

Identifying and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs

Working closely with maintenance, engineering and logistics functions to maximise plant availability

Leading workforce planning and resource allocation activities

Supporting capital investment and operational improvement projects

Ensuring compliance with all relevant environmental, health and safety legislation

What you'll need to succeed

Proven experience in an Operations Manager, Production Manager, Site Manager or similar leadership role

Background within bulk handling, materials processing, heavy manufacturing, ports, logistics, aggregates, recycling, chemicals, minerals, commodities or a comparable industrial environment

Strong people leadership and team development experience

Demonstrable success in driving operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives

Sound understanding of health, safety and environmental management within a high-hazard environment

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Budget management and commercial awareness

What you'll get in return

Salary circa £60,000

Bonus scheme

Pension contribution

Private healthcare

Generous annual leave entitlement

Ongoing professional development opportunities

The chance to play a pivotal role within a well-established and growing industrial organisation

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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.

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