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Interim Operations Manager

Leicester Temporary View Job Description
I am seeking an experienced Interim Operations Manager to provide leadership across three operational sites in the Leicester area.This is a critical appointment for an established leader who can quickly assess operations, engage teams, identify opportunities and drive performance improvements across safety, productivity, cost control and customer service.
  • Short Term Contract
  • Urgent Start

About Our Client

My client are a leader in their industry, sustainability, safety & innovation are at the heart of everything they do. Joining their Leicester operation offers the opportunity to lead a diverse multi-site function, make a tangible impact on business performance, and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Job Description

  • Provide leadership and operational oversight across three Leicester-based sites (1 Main site, 2 smaller)
  • Drive a strong health, safety, environmental and compliance culture.
  • Manage operational teams to achieve business objectives.
  • Ensure all sites operate efficiently, meeting KPIs for productivity, quality, service and cost.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Lead workforce planning, resource allocation and succession planning activities.
  • Monitor budgets, operational expenditure and financial performance.
  • Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory, environmental and company standards.
  • Produce operational reports and present performance updates to senior management.
  • Support growth initiatives, new projects and operational change programmes.



The Successful Applicant

I'm looking for a commercially minded operations professional who combines strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach to managing multi-site Operations.

  • Proven experience in an Operations Manager, General Manager or Multi-Site Management role.
  • You will ideally be from a Waste/ Waste Management / Heavy Industry / Environmental Services background
  • Experience managing operational teams across multiple locations.
  • Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental compliance.
  • Demonstrable experience delivering operational improvements and achieving KPIs.
  • Excellent people leadership, coaching and performance management skills.
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.



What's on Offer

  • Rate dependent on the level of experience.
  • Temporary contract offering a flexible working arrangement.



Contact
Anthony Baker
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7075274
Phone number
+44 121 230 9423

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Operations Management
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Leicester
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Anthony Baker
Consultant phone
+44 121 230 9423
Job reference
JN-072026-7075274