Operations Manager

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.

Job Reference: opp-23333