Position Operations Manager Please note that we are looking for someone from a heavy industry background who is prepared to be hands on when required but also able to stand back when needed. Direct reports Site Managers across eight operational sites, plus central operations support functions Location Northampton with frequent travel across all UK sites Package DOE Contract Permanent, full time The company is one of the UK''s leading plastics recyclers, operating eight sites that recycle PET, HDPE, LDPE and PP. The business turns post-consumer and post-industrial waste into high-value recycled materials and finished products, including: Food-grade rPET and food-grade rHDPE for packaging applications Washed rPET flake supplied to the thermoforming industry LDPE pellets and other recycled polymers Film and bags manufactured on in-house blown film lines The business serves demanding customers, including major food, dairy and packaging brands, where quality, consistency and food-contact compliance are critical. The company is growing, with new capacity being commissioned and significant new contract opportunities in food-grade materials. Purpose of the Role This is a newly defined, hands-on operational leadership role. The Operations Manager will take responsibility for manufacturing performance across all eight sites and drive a step change in output, yield, product consistency and process discipline. We need someone who leads from the shop floor, not from behind a desk: ..... full job details .....