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Operations Manager

Job details
Posting date: 26 June 2025
Salary: £60,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 26 July 2025
Location: Darlington
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Recruit4staff (Wrexham) Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: OPP-23333-20726

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Summary

Recruit4Staff are proud to be representing their client, a leading UK-based manufacturer, in their search for an Operations Manager to oversee operations at their state-of-the-art facility in Darlington.

For the successful Operations Manager, our client is offering:

Starting salary of £60,000 per annum
Monday to Friday, Days role
Permanent position
Company pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Ongoing career development opportunities
Autonomous role within a family-run, growth-focused organisation

The Role – Operations Manager:

Lead and oversee daily operations at the Darlington mill, ensuring optimal productivity and efficiency
Drive a high-performance culture and foster continuous improvement across all departments, including production, transport, and maintenance
Implement and monitor preventative maintenance programmes to reduce downtime and boost reliability
Maintain mill costs within budget while reporting KPIs to the Board of Directors
Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations, business policies, and legal requirements
Lead strategic initiatives to support business growth and uphold the company’s industry-leading reputation
Promote operational best practices and drive improvements to systems and processes

What our client is looking for in an Operations Manager:

Extensive experience in feed mill management – ESSENTIAL
Strong leadership and team development skills – ESSENTIAL
IT literate with good knowledge of data reporting systems – ESSENTIAL
Engineering or mechanical knowledge – DESIRABLE
Degree in Business, Agriculture, or related field – DESIRABLE
A hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to lead by example

Key Skills or Similar Job Titles:

Feed Mill Manager, Plant Manager, Production Manager, Operations Manager, Agricultural Operations Manager, Mill Supervisor

Commutable From:

Darlington, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, Middlesbrough, Northallerton, Hartlepool, Richmond, Bishop Auckland

For further information about this and other positions, please apply now.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Wrexham) Limited, who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency, or employment business.

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