Production Operations Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Role: Head of Mill Operations
Locations– Carlisle, Lancaster, Stone, Kirkbride, Micklow
Duration: Permanent role
Hours: Full time
Salary: Competitive base salary, plus car allowance, bonus, pension + benefits
Role overview:
My client is a successful multi-disciple business operating in rural and farming communities across the UK, giving them the support they need to succeed. The business operates a successful retail, feed, machinery, fuel and central support divisions across a wide and rural footprint.
Proud of its family heritage roots, the business recently announced plans which ensures it evolves and continues to grow for the future as a group and, as a result have a number of exciting opportunities for individuals who can share the vision and goals planned.
As Head of Mill Operations, you will lead the mill operation and blend plants setting production targets, implementing processes and procedures, managing resources, equipment and raw materials across all locations.
Your responsibilities will include:
· Lead, manage and develop the mill teams to deliver optimum service to customers and achieve targets.
· Develop and implement operational strategies that meet both current and future production targets to quality standards and within allocated budgets.
· Ensuring all HSE policies, procedures and practises are implemented, followed and maintained to ensure a safe working environment.
· Managing operating budgets, providing reporting and Management information on regular basis, proving recommendations based on data analysis for continuous improvements.
· Monitor market awareness and trends to identify new and growth opportunities.
Key qualities & experience required include:
· Degree in engineering, operations management coupled with significant experience in similar role at a senior level.
· Taking accountability for HSE including all group policies, procedures alongside IPPC permits, HACCP, UFAS &NPOS assurance schemes.
· Experience of working in a mill operations environment and/or within manufacturing, food production, transport, or engineering environment.
· Strong technical knowledge of equipment and processes
· Demonstrate strong and effective leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills
· Ability to lead, develop and manage multi-site operations and teams.
· Effective decision-making processes using data and trends to support informed choices.
· Experience of financial and budget management and analysis to ensure controls and compliance achieved.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Carlisle: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Carlisle
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Operations Manager roles across Hadrians Resourcing's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £65,000 - £65,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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