Operations Manager

Company: Newman Stewart Ltd
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Location: Kirklees
Job Description:

Operations Manager

Competitive Salary + Benefits (Dependent upon experience)

West Yorkshire

Our Client

Our client is a UK-based operator of large-scale thermal processing facilities, operating within a highly regulated and safety‑critical environment. The organisation plays an important role in supporting essential infrastructure through the efficient treatment of residual materials, contributing to energy generation and environmental compliance. With a strong focus on operational discipline and asset performance, the business continues to invest in its facilities, systems and people to maintain high standards across its operations.

The Role

The Operations Manager will be responsible for the day‑to‑day operation of a large‑scale processing facility, ensuring safe and compliant plant performance. The role forms part of the site leadership team, maintaining operational control within a safety‑critical environment.

  • Managing operational teams, overseeing plant activities and ensuring adherence to health, safety and environmental standards.
  • Delivering consistent performance through monitoring key operational targets, analysing data and implementing improvements to optimise reliability and efficiency.
  • Coordinating planned and unplanned activities with maintenance and engineering teams, resolving operational issues and ensuring consistent execution of operating procedures.
  • Managing departmental budgets and cost control, identifying opportunities to improve financial performance.
  • Leading and developing operational personnel, ensuring a structured and disciplined approach.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Experience within complex process or power generation environments.
  • Strong technical understanding of large‑scale processing facilities.
  • Ability to maintain safe and consistent operations in a safety‑critical environment.
  • Leadership skills for developing and managing teams.
  • Financial acumen for cost control and budget management.

To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply accordingly. All submissions will be reviewed, and suitable candidates will be contacted directly.

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Posted: April 17th, 2026