Operations Manager
Recruiter: Michael Page
Location: Leeds
Salary: £60,000 to £77,000 + benefits
Application date: 22nd Jul 2026
About Our Client
I’m currently working in partnership 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.
Job Description
The Factory Operations Manager will have full responsibility for the day-to-day running of production, logistics, maintenance and HSEQ across the site, and will have a huge impact on the strategic direction of the business. Responsibilities will include:
• 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
The Successful Applicant
Successful candidates will have a strong manufacturing background in a fast-paced product base, and a proven ability in leading and developing teams. You will also possess:
• A 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
• A continuous improvement mindset – lean/TPM background preferred
• A determination to succeed and improve
• Demonstrable ability to lead and manage change in an organisation
What’s on Offer
• £60,000 – £75,000 salary
• Performance related bonuses
• Wider benefits package including salary sacrifice pension, private healthcare and long service reward schemes