Average Operations Manager salary in Leeds

Operations Manager / General Manager – Saltaire BrewerySalary: £38,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience)Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy keeping operations running like clockwork while leading teams to deliver their best work?At Saltaire Brewery, we’re looking for an Operations Manager / General Manager to take ownership of our day-to-day operations, from warehouse to wheels to office, ensuring everything runs smoothly, efficiently, and on time.Founded in Yorkshire and brewing since 2005, Saltaire Brewery has built a strong reputation for producing internationally award-winning beers, known for their quality, consistency, and character. (LinkedIn)Now part of the Great British Drinks Company, Saltaire sits within a growing group dedicated to protecting and revitalising iconic regional breweries across the UK, combining heritage with long-term investment and growth.This is a key leadership role at the heart of the business, perfect for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, solving problems, and making a real impact in a proud and growing brewery environment.What You’ll Be DoingLeading the TeamYou’ll inspire and manage a team across drivers, warehouse, and office functions:Lead, support, and develop a multi-functional teamOversee driver schedules and journey routingEnsure seamless coordination between departmentsMonitor performance and maintain high operational standardsRunning Warehouse & LogisticsOversee picking, packing, and dispatch operationsKeep deliveries running efficiently and on scheduleStep in when needed, this is a hands-on roleContinuously improve processes to boost efficiencyOwning Stock ManagementManage stock levels and inventory accuracyCoordinate stock call-offs and transfersWork closely with production to ensure availabilityMaintain reliable stock systems and reportingKeeping the Office FlowingOversee daily office operations and admin workflowsEnsure all delivery and stock documentation is accurateSupport invoicing, reporting, and internal processesSupporting the Bigger PictureCollaborate with sales, production, and leadership teamsIdentify opportunities to improve how we operateHelp shape processes as the business growsWhat We’re Looking ForEssential:Experience managing operations, warehouse, or logistics teamsStrong organisational and problem-solving skillsExperience with stock management systemsAbility to coordinate drivers, routes, and deliveriesComfortable juggling multiple prioritiesDesirable:Experience in brewery, beverage, or FMCG environmentsKnowledge of ERP or inventory systemsExperience managing office or admin teamsWarehouse or forklift knowledgeThe Kind of Person Who Thrives HereHands-on and proactive, you lead from the frontA clear communicator who brings teams togetherHighly organised with a sharp eye for detailCalm under pressure in a fast-moving environmentAlways looking for smarter, better ways to workWhy Join Saltaire Brewery?Join a passionate Yorkshire brewery with a proud heritage and an exciting future. As part of the Great British Drinks Company, you’ll be contributing to a wider mission to support and grow some of the UK’s most respected beer brands, while still maintaining the identity and craft that make them special. This is more than just an operations role, it’s a chance to take ownership, shape how things run, and play a key part in the continued success of Saltaire Brewery.If you’re ready to make an impact and take the lead, we’d love to hear from you.

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off - Rotating Days & Nights 7am to 7pm and 7pm to 7amPay Rate: £15.12 per hour - Training rate of £13.31 per hour for first 12 weeksWhy Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better.As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shopHere at Leeds, we make just over 40% of all UK frozen Yorkshire puddings; making us one of the UK's largest suppliers of frozen Yorkshire puddings to Asda, Morrisons & Tesco to name a few!What you'll be doingThe Machine Operator will work in partnership with Line Support Operators, Hygiene Operatives, Shift Managers and members of the Engineering team to ensure the safe and efficient running of operational assets.Machinery/asset troubleshooting, condition monitoring and maintenance.Resolve mechanical and procedural issues.Completion and sign off of quality documentation.Adherence to good manufacturing practices.Improve quality and line efficiencies by means of interpretation of production plans through knowledge and understanding of product, equipment, planning and manning (training will be provided).Consider health, safety, environmental and quality issues and their implications.Demonstrate a positive attitude to training and personal development.Checking of critical control points for product safety and quality control points and responsible for all corrective actions.What we're looking forGood understanding of both spoken & written English. You will also have strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.Experience troubleshooting and maintenance on Factory machinery is required.Experience working within a Food Manufacturer environment is preferred but not essential.Able to work both day shift and night shift as this role will involve shifts alternating after each shift.We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity.At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.What you'll get in returnCompetitive salary and job-related benefitsHolidaysCompetitive matched pension contributionsLife insurance up to 4x salaryCompany share save schemeGreencore QualificationsExclusive Greencore employee discount platformAccess to a full Wellbeing Centre platformThroughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.Please note due to high numbers of applications this role maybe closed before the posted closing date.

Operations ManagerLocation: Central BradfordJob Type: Full-time, Office-basedSalary: £50,000 – £65,000We are excited to announce an opening for an Operations Manager at our office in Central Bradford, overlooking the City Park. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the senior leadership team and oversee the operational delivery of services supporting GP federations, GP surgeries, and Primary Care Networks (PCNs) across the UK.Role & PurposeThe Operations Manager is responsible for the effective management, coordination, and continuous improvement of operational services across the organisation. The role provides strategic and operational leadership, ensuring services are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and consistently to a high standard.With a strong understanding of primary care operating environments (including PCNs, GMS, and APMS contracts), the Operations Manager plays a key role in driving performance, optimising resources, strengthening client relationships, and supporting business growth across healthcare service contracts.Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesOversee day-to-day business operations to ensure services are delivered efficiently and in line with contractual and regulatory requirementsLead the development and enhancement of operational processes, driving service improvement and added value for clients and stakeholdersProvide leadership, direction, and line management to operational and service delivery teamsMaintain clear, open, and transparent communication with internal teams and senior leadershipAct as a key point of contact for clients, responding to queries within agreed timeframes and managing ongoing relationships through regular meetings and communicationsOversee rota planning and resource allocation to ensure continuity of service deliveryMonitor team and service performance against agreed KPIs, SLAs, and business objectivesConduct performance reviews, support capability development, and manage performance improvement plans where requiredEnsure compliance with internal policies, governance frameworks, and external contractual obligationsSupport service mobilisation, renewals, and contract changes in collaboration with commercial and senior teamsTravel as required for client meetings, performance management, and service reviewsIdentify operational risks and implement mitigationsDrive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and scalabilityRequired Skills & ExperienceProven experience in an operations management role, ideally within healthcare, primary care, or a regulated services environmentStrong understanding of primary care structures such as PCNs, GP federations, and commissioned services (desirable)Demonstrable experience leading and managing teamsStrong organisational and problem-solving skillsExperience managing performance, KPIs, and service delivery metricsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneouslyConfident working with senior stakeholders, clients, and external partnersWillingness to travel as requiredBenefitsCompetitive salary packageOpportunities for professional growth and career developmentSupportive and collaborative working environmentCentral office location overlooking City ParkTo apply for the Operations Manager position, please click Apply Now.