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Operations Manager

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onsite senior full-time Tipton

First indexed 2 Jul 2026

Description

We are seeking an Operations Manager to support the day-to-day running of site operations at our Tipton facility.

The successful candidate will report to the Site Manager and oversee the processing of plastic, cans, and glass.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and improving the safety culture, reducing incidents and accidents
  • Overseeing operations at site, ensuring safe operation of all facilities in line with business needs and site permit
  • Contributing to the achievement of P&L Budget for the year
  • Monitoring performance against targets, identifying and addressing shortfalls, and recognising opportunities to improve
  • Managing production-related tasks of moderate to high complexity

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Proven experience managing operations within a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing multi-disciplinary teams
  • Sound understanding of health and safety legislation, environmental compliance, and ISO standards
  • Experience managing budgets, controlling costs, and interpreting financial performance data
  • Good knowledge of engineering, operational, and logistics functions, with a practical approach to problem solving

Benefits include:

  • Ongoing career development, training, and coaching
  • Competitive salary
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Retail and leisure discounts
  • Holiday and travel discounts
  • Life cover
This listing is enriched and indexed by YubHub. To apply, use the employer's original posting: https://apply.workable.com/j/ECD9E5A6F5