Operations Manager

About the role

About a career with Elis At Elis , we are experts in delivering, that keep some of the world's most advanced industries running - from pharmaceuticals and biotech to healthcare, electronics and high-tech manufacturing. Our contamination control services set the standard across Europe, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence. We are now looking for a driven and experienced Operations Manager to lead our Wakefield site. This is a fantastic opportunity for a people-focused leader with a continuous improvement mindset to make a real impact in a highly regulated and fast-moving environment. Operations Manager Wakefield Full-time Permanent What will make you stand out? Proven experience in production, supply chain or service management , ideally in a regulated or process-driven industry. Strong people leadership skills - able to motivate, coach and inspire high-performing teams. Commercial and financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting and resource planning . Knowledge of ERP systems and strong analytical skills. A proactive, customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills. Desirable: experience with Lean / Six Sigma methodologies and NEBOSH certification. Your Mission at Elis As Operations Manager, you'll: Lead and develop production and engineering teams to deliver on-time, high-quality service to our customers. Drive continuous improvement and efficiency through Lean principles and the Elis Production Essentials. Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety and regulatory standards. Take responsibility for site performance, resource planning, budgeting and forecasting. Work closely with the General Manager, deputising when required, and contributing to long-term strategy. Champion a "One Team" culture across functions including engineering, service, textile and logistics. What's on offer? 33 Days Holiday Company Pension Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance On-site Parking Private Medical Be supporting industries where precision, safety and quality are paramount. Take ownership of a site with exciting opportunities to improve, innovate and grow. A collaborative, people-first culture where your ideas can shape the future of our operation. If you're ready to lead, inspire and drive operational excellence in a cutting-edge environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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