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Site Operations Manager

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Widnes

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

Site Operations Manager

Location: Widnes, Cheshire WA8
 Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 per annum

Lead. Transform. Deliver.

Are you an ambitious operations leader ready to take full ownership of a manufacturing site and drive real, measurable change?

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are looking for a Site Operations Manager to take the reins of a busy, fast-moving manufacturing operation in Widnes. This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role where you will shape performance, optimise processes, and lead from the front in delivering operational excellence.

If you thrive in a hands-on manufacturing environment, enjoy building high-performing teams, and have a passion for continuous improvement—this role offers the platform to make your mark

What You’ll Be Doing

As Site Operations Manager, you will have end-to-end responsibility for site performance, leading across production, engineering, quality, logistics, and HSE.

Your focus will be on driving efficiency, improving output, and building a culture of accountability and high performance.

Key areas include:

Leading day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring productivity, quality, and safety targets are consistently met
Driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs, increase throughput, and enhance overall efficiency
Managing budgets and site financial performance, with a clear focus on cost per unit/tonne
Developing and leading high-performing teams, setting clear KPIs and expectations
Implementing operational strategy aligned with wider business goals
Acting as a change agent, identifying opportunities and delivering tangible operational improvements
Ensuring best-in-class Health & Safety standards are maintained at all times
What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to speak with proven manufacturing leaders who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.

You will bring:

5+ years’ experience in a senior operations role within manufacturing or production environments
A strong track record of improving site performance and delivering measurable results
Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams across production, engineering, and support functions
A data-driven approach to decision-making and KPI management
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
A proactive, resilient, and results-oriented mindset
Health & Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH) – desirable
Why Join?

Real autonomy – take ownership and shape how the site performs
High visibility role with the opportunity to influence wider business operations
Competitive salary of £50,000 – £70,000 per annum
Strong benefits package including pension, life assurance, and health support
Ongoing training and development to accelerate your career
A business committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence
Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re a driven manufacturing operations leader looking for your next challenge, this is your chance to step into a role where your decisions directly influence performance, people, and profitability.

If you would like to apply for the role of Site Operations Manager then please email your CV to   

Closing date is 13.07.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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