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Operations Manager

NG1 2AP Nottingham, East Midlands 2 sisters Food Group

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Operations Manager

Location: The Pizza Factory, Nottingham

Shift Pattern: 4 days a week, Wednesday - Saturday 7AM-6PM

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About Us

Joining 2 Sisters Food Group means becoming part of the UK's largest food manufacturer, with a £3 billion+ turnover and over 13,500 employees. At our Gateside Road site in Nottingham, we are passionate about producing high-quality bakery products for our customers while continuously investing in our people and processes.

About the Role

The Operations Manager will lead operations across the entire factory, working cross-functionally with quality, safety, engineering, and production teams to ensure smooth operations and delivery of top-quality products. You will have a Shift Manager as a direct report and you'll be hands-on in driving continuous improvement, managing risk assessments, ensuring compliance, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee full factory operations, ensuring products meet quality and cost standards
  • Manage and support the Shift Manager to ensure consistent performance across the shift
  • Lead risk assessments, training, and accident investigations
  • Ensure quality issues are fully resolved and continuous improvement initiatives are implemented
  • Build a culture of accountability, holding teams to high performance standards

About You

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader with short shelf life food experience, excellent managerial skills, and a continuous improvement mindset. You'll need to be confident in managing large teams, drive operational excellence, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Skills & Experience

  • Strong managerial experience with the ability to lead and challenge teams
  • Experience managing a large workforce
  • Food manufacturing background is essential but pizzeria experience is desirable
  • Proven track record in continuous improvement (Yellow/Green Belt preferred)
  • Auditing experience and customer-facing skills
  • Level 3 Food Safety and IOSH qualification (NEBOSH preferred)

Benefits

  • 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid offering confidential support 365 days a year
  • Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% off at Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner, and Burger & Cocktails
  • Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your expertise to a leading food manufacturer and make a significant impact. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and collaboration, you'll be supported to grow and develop in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

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Operations Manager

HG4 5NB Melmerby, Yorkshire and the Humber Wolseley UK Limited

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Up to £50,000 Dependant on Skills & Experience + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Operations Manager - Melmerby - Supply Chain

So, who are we? We are Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.  

Also, did we mention? In addition to the competitive salary, there are also benefits on tap – including.

Annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential to earn bonuses, enhanced maternity / adoption leave and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.   

We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more! 

As an Operations Manager based in our Melmerby Distribution Centre, you’ll be responsible for:  

  • Direct responsibility for 4 Team Leaders and indirect responsible for 80 warehouse colleagues

  • Planning and organising the warehouse activities efficiently

  • Monitor staff performance and motivate to perform effectively against KPIs and SLAs

  • Ensure the team comply with H&S, IOSH and company policies and procedures

  • Investigate and resolve any issues that arise in a timely and effective manner

  • Identify and implement cost controls and savings initiatives

This is a full time permanent role working 37.50 hours a week, Monday to Friday 2.00pm - 10.00pm.

And here’s what we’d like you to have:

  • A full UK Manual Driving Licence is essential

  • NVQ Level 3 – Management or Equivalent

  • Sound Warehouse and Transport Experience

  • People Management and people development experience

  • Excellent Knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation

  • Advanced Systems Knowledge – Thorough understanding of all transport and warehouse management systems

  • Budgetary Experience – Exposure to setting and implementing budgets

We look forward to receiving your application!

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Operations Manager

West Sussex, South East £325 - £350 Daily Build Recruitment

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Operations Manager
Crawley
£325 - £350/day 
Repairs and Maintenance

Build Recruitment are proud to be representing a leading social housing contractor based in the London area who are looking for a highly skilled Operations Manager to join their team in Crawley.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the effective management of the service operation by optimising the use of resources and developing and implementing robust and effective policies and procedures to achieve contract requirements for respective clients.
  • Work collaboratively with the commercial department to achieve financial performance as set at monthly and quarterly reviews.
    To build and continually develop a team capable of continued success resulting in the introduction of new business, whilst also optimising opportunities with the existing client.
  • Overall operating budget responsibility for the contract assigned.
  • Overall capital budget responsibility for the contract assigned.
  • To deliver the assigned contract in line with or better than tender assumptions for turnover, gross margin and site profit.
  • Excellent financial and commercial knowledge / acumen with the aptitude and ability to assist with pricing works, whilst ensuring delivery at profitable levels.
  • Understanding of the housing sectors procurement process
  • How to undertake a contract mobilisation.
  • Understanding of various KPI’s used to manage a contract efficiently and effectively.
  • Understanding of SOR codes.

Key Knowledge:

  • Social Housing, Building Contractor and local authority industry knowledge
  • Must hold a SSSTS/SMSTS/IOSH Managing Safely
  • IT and Excel Literate

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.

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Operations Manager

Worcestershire, West Midlands £50000 - £65000 Annually Green Folk

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We are working with a leading manufacturing business in Worcestershire that is seeking an experienced Operations / Production Manager to take on a key leadership role within their operations.

The Role:

This is a hands-on operational leadership position, overseeing a diverse manufacturing process environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP) initiatives, ensuring production efficiency, continuous improvement and team development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage production teams, ensuring operational efficiency and high performance across the site.
  • li>Drive SQDCP metrics to improve safety, quality, and delivery while optimising costs.
  • Develop and implement process improvements to enhance manufacturing performance.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, HSE regulations and  company policies.
  • < i>Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the production team.
  • Work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to support business objectives.

What We Are Looking For:

    li>Proven experience in heavy manufacturing, particularly in alloy components production. li>Experience in finishing or machining processes would be beneficial, especially in an Aerospace or Automotive environment. li>Strong people leadership skills with the ability to engage and develop teams in a high-paced production setting. li>Experience in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and driving operational excellence. li>A structured, results-driven approach with the ability to manage change and deliver improvements. li>Good knowledge of HSE regulations and compliance within a  manufacturing setting.
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Operations Manager

Chilwell, East Midlands £18 - £30 Hourly TeacherActive

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We are seeking an experienced and proactive Operations Manager to take responsibility for the smooth and efficient day-to-day running for one of our school's operations and key support services. This role involves overseeing administrative functions, managing staff absence cover, leading the office team, and coordinating both planned and unexpected changes to daily operations.

The successful candidate will work closely with the senior leadership team to proactively identify and remove any operational barriers that may arise.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing, values-driven school known for its commitment to excellence, personal development, and strong sense of community. The school offers a warm, welcoming and vibrant environment where high expectations are balanced with exceptional support for both students and staff.

In this rewarding role, you will:

  • Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic planning, site developments and timetable management.

  • Lead and manage the office and cover teams, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

  • Oversee all aspects of school administration and office staff performance, including cover and rota systems.
  • Manage day-to-day operations, event logistics, timetable updates and cost-effective staffing cover
  • Lead the policy tracker process, ensuring up-to-date documentation and operational compliance (GDPR, H&S, DPA).
  • Oversee Census returns, School Cloud (Parents’ Evenings), CPD platforms and liaise with SLT on compliance matters.
  • Act as the first point of contact for daily staff absences, producing and sharing daily reports with SLT and staff.
  • Support recruitment, inductions, external supply coordination and emergency cover arrangements.

This is a full-time position , working term time plus 2 weeks (37 hours per week, 7:00am – 3:00pm ). The role offers an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to become an integral part of the school, with the potential for the position to become permanent following the initial temporary period.

You can expect to receive:

  • A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
  • Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
  • CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
  • Market leading rates of pay
  • TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

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Operations Manager

Merseyside, North West £35000 - £40000 Annually Zachary Daniels Recruitment

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Operations Manager | Fashion E-Commerce | Liverpool | c.40k



About the Role

A fast-growing fashion brand is looking for a hands-on Operations Manager to lead its Warehouse and Customer Service functions.

Meeting the founder and a senior leader made it clear, that this brand will be huge! Both passionate, energetic and have built a strong, connected culture across every part of the business.

With a strong e-commerce presence and ambitious growth plans, we need an experienced operator who can scale systems, lead a team, and drive efficiency - all while keeping the customer experience front and centre.

This role will be well suited to someone who has a passion and interest in fashion and ready to join and grow within a scaling business.



Key Responsibilities



Warehouse & Logistics

  • Oversee day-to-day warehouse ops: deliveries, fulfilment, returns.

  • Streamline picking and packing processes for speed and accuracy.

  • Lead the implementation of a new Warehouse Management System (WMS).

  • Maintain accurate inventory through regular checks and cycle counts.

  • Drive improvements across logistics, storage, and dispatch.

  • Manage courier relationships and ensure on-time delivery.



Team Leadership

  • Manage a small warehouse team with plans to grow.

  • Lead hiring, training, and performance management.

  • Build a motivated and accountable team culture.



Customer Service

  • Oversee Customer Service handling daily queries via email/social.

  • Improve response processes and customer journey.

  • Handle escalated complaints or returns when needed.

  • Use feedback to support business-wide improvements.



What You'll Bring

  • Proven experience n operations, logistics, or warehouse management. Ideally from e-comm or fashion.

  • Experience implementing/managing WMS systems.

  • Strong stock control and fulfilment knowledge.

  • Confident team leader with excellent communication skills.

  • Detail-oriented, highly organised, and solutions-driven.

  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, growing environment.

  • Passion for delivering standout customer experiences.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits

  • Real responsibility in a growing e-commerce brand

  • Freedom to bring ideas and improve operations

  • Career development opportunities

  • Product discounts for staff, family and friends

  • Supportive, fast-moving team culture

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Operations Manager

North Stoneham, South East £40000 - £43000 Annually Leisure Solutions

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OPERATIONS MANAGER – LEADING GARDEN CENTRE – WEST END SOUTHAMPTON – UP TO £43,000 STARTING SALARY


Leisure Solutions specialise in the recruitment of Leisure, Retail and Hospitality professionals across the UK, working with a range of businesses to attract the right people, helping businesses thrive and improving lives.


We’re currently supporting the recruitment of an Operations Manager for a large, high-footfall garden centre near Southampton.


This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operational leader to take ownership of the key back-of-house and compliance functions in a busy, customer-focused retail and leisure environment. The role covers health & safety compliance, goods in, customer services, stock control and audit processes, working closely with the General Manager and other senior leaders to ensure the smooth and profitable running of the centre.


As Operations Manager, you’ll be responsible for:
·Leading, developing, and inspiring the operational teams (Goods In, Inventory Control, and Customer Services) to deliver outstanding results.
·Overseeing health & safety compliance, maintenance, and operational procedures across the site.
·Managing stock control processes, audits, and loss prevention to meet targets.
·Driving efficiency and accuracy in all operational areas while maintaining excellent customer service standards.
·Controlling budgets, labour costs, and operational KPIs in line with business goals.
·Acting as Duty Manager and covering for the General Manager in their absence.

We’re looking for an operations professional who:
·Has experience managing large teams in a busy retail, leisure, or hospitality environment.
·Understands stock control, budget management, and operational compliance.
·Can lead multiple departments with a “one team” approach.
·Has excellent communication and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
·Is commercially aware, organised, and able to balance strategic oversight with hands-on leadership.
·Has strong knowledge of health & safety and enjoys maintaining high standards.

In return for your service, the business offers:
·Salary up to £43,000 depending on experience
·Straight shifts, no split hours
·A 5-day, 38-hour working week – every other weekend off
·Free on-site parking
·Access to staff discounts and company benefits scheme
·Ongoing support, development and regular salary reviews
·A genuine opportunity to influence the success of a busy, customer-facing operation
If you’re an experienced operational leader ready for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
 

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Operations Manager

West Midlands, West Midlands £55000 - £65000 Annually Team Jobs - Commercial

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Our client is a one of the UK's leading engineering firms looking for an experienced Operations/Production Manager (with a strong background in welding and fabrication) to lead and support a skilled team of engineers and technicians within a fast-growing, dynamic organisation.

A pivotal leadership role where you will work to optimise shop floor performance, enhance processes, and contribute to continued growth of the business.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in welding and fabrication and excel in fast-paced manufacturing environment driving operational efficiency and delivering exceptional customer outcomes . A strategic, hands-on leader with a passion for operational excellence and a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Permanent on-site Coventry - Hours of work 7:30am - 4pm Mon - Thurs & 7:30am -3pm Fri

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with Senior Managers to align operational and production activities, ensuring seamless integration and optimal efficiency across departments.
  • Lead the planning and execution of all projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
  • Conduct comprehensive technical contract reviews, ensuring all customer requirements and specifications are clearly understood, communicated, and met.
  • Drive continuous improvement in laser cutting, fabrication, and associated manufacturing processes, with a focus on improving efficiency, enhancing quality, and reducing operational costs.
  • Act as a key point of contact for customers, managing relationships, resolving issues proactively, and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Oversee production scheduling, ensuring all work is prioritised and planned effectively to meet delivery deadlines.
  • Manage and oversee specific project work packages, ensuring clear coordination between departments and timely execution.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

  • Proven experience as an Operations / Production Manager within an engineering environment, predominantly within Welding/ Fabrication/ Laser cutting
  • Knowledge of engineering processes
  • Detailed understanding of engineering drawings
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • An energetic, outgoing and confident manner with natural leadership ability and a "hands-on" approach

Company Benefits

  • Excellent Annual Company profit share scheme
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Free car parking
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Company pension scheme
  • Employee benefit loan scheme

Please apply, get in touch to hear more

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Operations Manager

Holytown, Scotland £35000 - £37500 Annually DX Group

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An exciting new Operations Manager opportunity at DX!

All about you

You will be friendly, hard-working and love the buzz of getting things done. We love team players and here at DX we are committed to providing our people the technical and personal skills to progress their careers.

About us

We are a leading independent parcel, mail and logistics services company operating throughout the UK and Ireland delivering the important things in life. DX Freight provides next-day or scheduled delivery services for parcels and freight, as well as comprehensive logistics solutions, including warehouse management and the operation of customer-liveried vehicles. Our brand is what we do every day and our values set the tone for how we want our colleagues to go about their business of delivering the Delivered Exactly promise.

What will it feel like to be part of our team?

At DX, we know our people are our foundation of success. We'll give you all the responsibility you need to develop yourself as an adaptable leader; with plenty of challenges to keep your career growing. If you want to develop your career, DX will provide the training and the opportunities! In addition, you will work with passionate and supportive people who are focused on meeting the DX Delivered Exactly promise.

Role summary:

This role is responsible for leading and managing operational aspects of the service centre on for the DX products ensuring achievement of budgeted and/or targeted service, cost and quality performance measures. The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective management of all employed colleagues, third party subcontractors and owner drivers. They will manage the premises, equipment and consumables, ensuring the most cost effective and high quality performance is delivered. The role will drive and lead the change process to deliver a fully integrated service centre operation in conjunction with the General Manager.

Key responsibilities

  • Evident line management experience in production/logistics/mail/ parcels services environment to at least the same level of responsibility.
  • Experience of running a multi shift logistics operation
  • Proven record of delivering great service to Customers and managing on-going Customer relationships.
  • Experience of managing a diverse workforce including sub- contractors, self- employed drivers and PAYE drivers.
  • Experience of managing direct cost budget.
  • Ability to use Microsoft XP (Excel, Word, Email, Access, PowerPoint) or similar data base.


Essential criteria for this role

  • Previous experience in the logistics or distribution industry


Additional information on this role

If you have previous experience of managing teams in fast-paced mail/distribution environments and have the ambition to develop your leadership skills, then we would love to hear from you.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Rates of Pay
  • Holidays: 25 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays
  • Long Service Recognition scheme
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
  • Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP
  • DX Discounts Portal
  • Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!


We look forward to hearing from you!

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Operations Manager

Dorset, South West £50000 - £55000 Annually Straight-Line Civils

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Straight-Line Civils are looking for an Engineering Operations Manager to join a client's team in Winfrith.

You will be responsible for the safety and protection of the workforce and the public. The ideal candidate with bring robust energy industry experience, particularly within operational management, and demonstrate a strong ability for engineering process management and leadership of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Examination, testing and operation of the plant and the treatment, processing, keeping, storing, accumulating or carriage of any material or waste
  • Responsible to the Site Manager for efficiently scheduling the processing of wastes by the operations team to the required standard for disposal
  • Support the Maintenance Manager to deliver effective upkeep and modification of the plant through engineering control and technical support
  • Design Authority for modifications to existing plant and engineering works
  • Recruit, onboard, mentor, and coach new and existing staff members

Required Qualifications/Qualifications/Skills:

  • BEng in Engineering subject or HND Engineering
  • Working knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, 45001
  • Knowledge of CDM Regulations
  • A working knowledge of the ONR License conditions golden thread is essential
  • 5 years of experience working within the nuclear industry and delivering engineering duties
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Good working knowledge of plant and material handling equipment

A willingness to work towards (if you do not already have) CITB H&S pass, Project Management and IOSH Managing Safely is highly desired.

There is potential for hybrid work following a probationary and training period based on the workload for operational and project delivery schedules.

If this sounds of interest, please apply now! Alternatively, if you have any questions, call us on(phone number removed) .

Due to the large number of applications we receive, by applying, you consent to us keeping your information on file for any future positions.

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