Operations Manager

Operations Manager
Maltby, S66 7RH
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Monday to Friday - 40 Hours Per Week

Marshalls Bricks and Masonry brings over 100 years of expertise in designing, manufacturing, and delivering high-quality bricks and masonry products. Did you know we’re a specialist in low-carbon concrete bricks? We are part of Marshalls PLC, the UK’s leading supplier of hard landscaping, building, and roofing products. We have supplied some of the UK's most prestigious landmarks since the 1890s. We’re the benchmark for excellence and have been recognised as a Superbrand since 2010!

As part of our ongoing commitment to developing our people, products and plants, we have a new and exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager to lead our manufacturing site in Maltby.

You’ll report to our Site Operations Manager and have full operational accountability for the site, leading circa 9 direct reports and up to 40 colleagues across manufacturing. This is a pivotal leadership role requiring a visible, values-led approach to drive performance, engagement, and operational excellence.

So, what’s the mission?
You will provide visible, values-led leadership across the site, fostering a high-performance culture built on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. You will lead, develop, and empower our Team Leaders and operational teams, ensuring everyone is aligned with our business objectives. By focusing on structured performance management and coaching, you will drive engagement and build the internal capability needed for long-term succession.

You will be the driving force behind our operational excellence! You will take full ownership of SHEQ and IMS standards, moving beyond simple compliance to embed a proactive safety and quality mindset into the fabric of the site. By balancing disciplined execution with cross-functional collaboration, you will ensure our KPIs are consistently met and exceeded. You will also maintain a sharp eye for the finer details of the operation, constantly seeking ways to optimise OEE, tighten cost controls, and improve equipment reliability to keep us running at our absolute best.

You’ll also play a pivotal role in the long-term success of the business. Whether you are leading incident management or spearheading continuous improvement initiatives, you will be the person we look to for turning operational challenges into long-term wins. As the deputy to the Site Operations Manager, you will provide essential strategic and operational support, stepping up to lead when required and helping to shape the future direction of the entire site.

What are the mission-critical skills?

• Proven leadership experience in a medium/large manufacturing environment
• Strong people management capability, with a track record of developing high-performing teams
• Ability to drive engagement, accountability, and a positive performance culture
• Experience using structured performance management processes (1:1s, PDPs, workforce planning)
• Experience managing KPIs, budgets, and operational performance metrics (e.g., OEE, cost control, waste reduction)
• Sound knowledge of (SHEQ) standards and compliance frameworks
• Demonstrable experience in continuous improvement and change management initiatives
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills
• Effective decision-making under pressure, with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels

What’s in it for you?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic operational leader ready to make a measurable impact at our industry-leading company! New ideas are encouraged, and you will be rewarded with the opportunity to learn and grow, achieving your career aspirations!

Benefits

• Guaranteed Christmas holidays
• Development opportunities
• 34 days per annum or the equivalent in hours (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Health care cash plan – support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs and many more!
• 5% employer matched pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount on Marshalls and Marley products
• Retailer discounts
• Marshalls Wellbeing Centre – move, money & mind
• Share purchase scheme
• Life assurance
  

More about Marshalls
Our operations are organised into three distinct divisions: Landscape Products, Building Products, and Roofing Products.

Marshalls Landscape Products stands out as the leading UK manufacturer of high-quality natural stone and innovative concrete hard landscaping products. We cater to the construction, home improvement, and landscape markets, offering superior solutions.

Marshalls Building Products serves as a reliable supplier of concrete drainage products, concrete bricks, ready-to-use mortars, and aggregates.

Marley Roofing Products is recognised as a leader in the manufacturing and supply of pitched roofing systems. Our product range includes clay and concrete tiles, timber battens, roof-integrated solar solutions, and various roofing accessories.

Although divisional, we work as one Marshalls team. We're particularly proud to have paved every location on the Monopoly Board! To find out more about Marshalls please visit our website: www.marshalls.co.uk

Equal Opportunities
Whoever you are and whatever your background, you’ll find a fair and supportive workplace. You’re unique and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work, every day. We’re committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical necessity – it’s the right thing to do! We want our team to reflect the diverse nature of society and the communities we serve. Marshalls is a workplace where you’re valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself!

The closing date for applications is Monday, 2nd March 2026.
Interviews will commence shortly after.

No agencies, thank you!

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