Operations Manager
Job in
Stowmarket, Suffolk County, IP14, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-10
Listing for:
Bis Henderson
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-10
Job specializations:
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Management
Operations Management, Change Management, General Management, Project & Program Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Ipswich area
Salary: £55,000-£60,000
Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and driven Operations Manager to lead a large-scale, 24/7 operation within a fast-paced environment. With responsibility for Operations and managing a Team of 500+ is a high-impact role requiring a natural leader who can navigate complexity, drive change, and deliver operational excellence. This is not a "sit behind the desk" role - we're looking for someone who is visible, engaged, and thrives on being at the heart of the operation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, manage, and develop a team of across a 24/7 operation
- Drive significant operational change, embedding structure, discipline, and consistency
- Implement robust processes to improve productivity, efficiency, and throughput
- Increase operational capacity and volume through continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure high standards of health & safety, compliance, and operational performance
- Build a strong leadership culture across all levels of the operation
- Take full ownership of site performance, including KPIs, cost control, and service delivery
Key Skills/
Experience:
Experience:
- Proven experience operating at Operations Manager level within a complex operation
- Strong background in managing large, manual 24/7 operation
- Demonstrable success in leading and delivering significant operational change
- A hands-on, visible leadership style with the ability to engage and influence at all levels
- Strong process-driven mindset with a track record of implementing improvements
- Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Excellent people leadership skills with the ability to build and develop high-performing teams
All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role
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