Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus performance-related bonus

Location: Manchester

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 8:00am – 5:30pm, with Saturday mornings as required

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Manager to join a growing manufacturing and logistics operation based in Manchester.

This role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of two busy production sites, overseeing production, logistics, quality, maintenance, health & safety, environmental compliance, and team performance. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving operational efficiency, maintaining high standards, and supporting the continued growth of the business.

The ideal candidate will have experience within a manufacturing, production, waste, recycling, chemical, or industrial environment and be comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Site Manager, Operations Manager or similar leadership role.
• Applications are also welcomed from ambitious Team Leaders or Supervisors looking to take the next step in their career.
• Experience within manufacturing, production, waste, recycling, chemical or industrial environments.
• Transport or logistics experience would be advantageous.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• Strong knowledge of SHEQ, Health & Safety and environmental compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership and responsibility for two production sites.
• Manage and supervise multiple production departments and operational teams.
• Ensure daily production targets and operational KPIs are achieved.
• Coordinate communication between office and production teams to ensure work schedules and priorities are clearly understood.
• Ensure customer orders are completed on time and loaded for dispatch.
• Manage recruitment, training, development and staffing levels.
• Maintain quality standards and ensure all documentation is completed accurately and in line with procedures.
• Produce monthly production reports and site traffic plans.
• Conduct daily site inspections and ensure machinery and equipment are maintained and operating effectively.
• Support and implement preventative maintenance plans.
• Manage stock levels, supplies and deliveries to support production requirements.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards across both sites.
• Take overall responsibility for site SHEQ performance.
• Troubleshoot minor site and equipment issues and coordinate external contractors when required.
• Conduct site audits and ensure KPI targets are consistently achieved.
• Monitor environmental compliance and carry out daily checks.
• Ensure both sites remain safe, compliant and maintained to a high standard.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £40,000 – £45,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus performance-related bonus.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Genuine autonomy and responsibility.
• Opportunity to lead and develop operational teams.
• A varied role within a growing business.
• Career development and progression opportunities.