Operations Manager

Position: Operations Manager (Permanent)
Operations Manager / General Manager

Location:

Milton Keynes
Sector:
Materials Processing | Manufacturing
Type:
Full-time, On-site

The Opportunity We are recruiting an Operations Manager / Site General Manager to take full ownership of a material processing site in Milton Keynes. This is a hands-on role leading around 45 employees, with responsibility for site performance, safety, people, and commercial delivery. The site serves aerospace and high-spec industrial customers and turns over approximately £60m.

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 multi-shift team (40–50 staff)

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 (40–100 staff)

Strong people leader with experience managing 25+ staff

Stable career history with long tenure

Commercially aware, hands-on, and confident taking full site ownership

Working Pattern & Benefits
Site-based role in Milton Keynes

Flexible day hours supporting a two-shift operation (6–2 / 2–10)

Early Friday finish

£60,000–£70,000 salary, annual bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension, health cash plan, discounts, car salary sacrifice

Clear progression opportunities