Operations Manager

Operations Manager Location: BelfastSector: Materials Processing ManufacturingType: Full-time, On-siteThe Opportunity We are recruiting an Operations Manager to take full ownership of a material processing site in Milton Keynes. This is a hands-on role with responsibility for site performance, safety, people, and commercial delivery. This role suits a leader who takes pride in running a well-managed, high-performing site.The Role Reporting to the Operations Director, you will have real autonomy in a true GM-style position.Key responsibilities include:

• Full accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people
• Leading and developing a team
• Managing Shift Managers, Shift Leaders, and technical specialists
• Driving a strong H&S culture and improving engagement and retention
• Ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across production and facilities
• Delivering process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Contributing at Senior Leadership Team level
• Budget and commercial responsibility (P&L exposure desirable)

About You

• Experience running a manufacturing or materials-based site
• Strong people leader with experience managing
• Stable career history with long tenure
• Commercially aware, hands-on, and confident taking full site ownership

Working Pattern & Benefits

• Site-based role in Belfast
• Early Friday finish
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension, health cash plan, discounts, car salary sacrifice
• Clear progression opportunities