Job Description

All Locations*Melmerby
Job Function*Manufacturing / Operations / Production
Type*Permanent

The Role & Key Responsibilities

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Job Title

: Operations Manager

Location:

Melmerby, North Yorkshire, UK

Contract:

Full time, Permanent, 37.5 Hours Per Week

Package includes

: Salary from 70,000, plus a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and reward your impact, including discretionary performance related bonus, car allowance, private healthcare, and a matched pension contribution of up to 10%


AB Agri is seeking an operations Manager to oversee our Melmerby site. This senior role offers full accountability for production, quality, safety, and service, with the opportunity to drive meaningful change and continuous improvement across the business.

What you'll do:

+ Lead and develop the operations team, including production, customer service, and planning functions.
+ Deliver production budgets while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and service.
+ Initiate and promote ongoing improvement initiatives throughout operations, performance indicators, and planning.
+ Implement cultural and managerial change at a traditional manufacturing site.
+ Collaborate across functions to align operations with strategic business goals.
+ Enhancing engagement, ownership, and productivity within the team.

What we're looking for:

+ 7-10 years' experience in manufacturing or production operations, with team leadership.
+ Feed Mill background - (Desirable)
+ Proficient in finding solutions to complex issues.
+ Experience with production planning, supply chain, and customer service operations.
+ Data-oriented, comfortable using digital tools and ERP systems to improve performance.
+ Capable of clear communication and positive interpersonal interactions, skilled at uniting and motivating teams.

Why join us:

This is a career-defining opportunity for an operations professional to take a step forward in leadership, advancing operational efficiencies at a traditional manufacturing site.



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