Operations Manager

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:

• 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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