Operations Manager

Reed
Hx62Aa, HX6 2AA, United Kingdom
Today
£50,000 – £55,000 pa

Salary

£50,000 – £55,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
11 Jun 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Pension Private healthcare Holiday allowance Continuous professional development

Operations Manager – Advanced Materials / Chemistry

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary:£50k - £55k p/annum plus benefits

Are you an experienced Operations Manager with a background inChemistry or Materials Science? Do you thrive in fast-paced, production-led environments where quality, efficiency, and innovation are key?

We’re working with a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of advanced materials and chemical manufacturing, seeking a driven Operations Manager to lead site performance and deliver operational excellence.

The Role

As Operations Manager, you will take ownership of day-to-day site operations, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality production. You’ll lead cross-functional teams, optimise processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop production, logistics, and operational teams
  • Drive improvements inefficiency, quality, and cost control
  • Ensure full compliance withHSE and regulatory standards
  • Implement and embedcontinuous improvement (Lean / Six Sigma) methodologies
  • Oversee production planning, resource allocation, and delivery performance
  • Collaborate with technical, R&D, and commercial teams to support innovation and scale-up
  • Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions to achieve operational targets

About You

  • Degree qualified inChemistry, Materials Science, or a related discipline
  • Proven experience in anoperations / production management role within manufacturing or process-led environments
  • Strong leadership and team development skills
  • Experience inchemical, materials, or advanced manufacturing environments
  • Sound understanding ofhealth & safety and regulatory compliance
  • Track record of deliveringcontinuous improvement and operational performance gains

What’s in it for You

  • Opportunity to play a key role in ahigh-growth, innovative business
  • A collaborative, forward-thinking culture
  • Real scope to influence strategy and drive change

If you’re a results-driven Operations Manager with a passion forchemistry or materials science-led manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you.


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