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Area Operations Manager - Operator

Location: Crawley, Bristol, or Wolverhampton (Remote with some travel)

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Introduction:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading organisation with impressive staff retention and a proven track record of profitability over the last five years.

Key Benefits:

- Car allowance (~£6,800)

- Annual bonus (~15%)

- 28 days holiday

- Pension contribution (~10%)

- Remote working with some travel required

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead operations across six production sites as part of the senior leadership team

- Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations in line with UK legislation and recognised management systems (COMAH, COSHH, PSSR, ISO)

- Champion a strong safety culture focused on zero incidents

- Oversee maintenance strategies to ensure plant reliability, quality, and output targets

- Drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and cost control

- Lead change initiatives across safety, service, quality, and growth

- Manage budgets, performance, and a significant CAPEX programme

About You:

- Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering or a related discipline

- Strong background in industrial, gas, or chemical production environments

- Proven multi-site operations leadership experience

- Deep understanding of regulatory compliance and process safety

- Confident people leader, comfortable in unionised environments

- Commercially astute with experience delivering CAPEX and productivity improvements

If you are ready to take on a senior leadership challenge in a dynamic environment with a focus on operational excellence and safety, we encourage you to apply

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