Factory Operations Manager role in Leeds focusing on production, logistics, maintenance, and HSEQ. We are currently looking for someone with a strong data‑driven mindset and a collaborative leadership approach.
Client Details: We are partnering with a highly successful Leeds‑based manufacturer that supplies a large range of products to a stable and growing customer base. This leading UK business has experienced impressive growth in recent years and is looking for a Production Operations Manager / Factory Manager to maximise productivity, minimise cost and maintain quality through effective management of their manufacturing teams.
Responsibilities
- Providing strong, visible leadership across all site functions
- Creating a culture of safety, accountability, performance, and continuous improvement
- Ensuring clear communication of goals, KPIs, and business priorities across the site
- Modelling a ‘safety first’ culture, ensuring operational procedures, equipment and processes allow for a safe working environment for all employees
- Driving continuous improvement activities and working alongside the MD to review strategic developments for the business’s long‑term success
- Working closely with the SHEQ team to ensure effective quality assurance systems are embedded, maintained, and continuously improved
- Leading the planning and execution of daily production, logistics & maintenance activities to achieve output targets, service levels, and cost objectives
Qualifications
- Strong manufacturing background in a fast‑paced product base
- Proven ability in leading and developing teams
- Demonstrable background in manufacturing and leadership
- Strong H&S mindset and proven ability to balance HSEQ with output
- Good communication skills at all levels of the business
- Continuous improvement mindset – lean / TPM background
- Determination to succeed and improve
- Demonstrable ability to lead and manage change in an organisation
Benefits
£60‑75k plus performance‑related bonuses. Wider benefits package including salary‑sacrifice pension, private healthcare and long‑service reward schemes.
If you’re interested in taking the next step in your career, get in touch today.
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