Site Operations Manager – Tallington
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At Infrastructure Products Europe, we’re innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators with a shared mission: creating manufacturing solutions that simplify complex infrastructure challenges. We deliver innovative, sustainable products to clients around the world.
Our culture puts people at the centre of everything we do. Your ideas will be valued, your development supported, and your contributions will genuinely make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse and ambitious team that champions creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Company pension contribution
- A range of healthcare options
- Competitive holidays, including Christmas shutdown
- Employee Committees for Health & Wellbeing and Inclusion & Diversity
- Engagement & Wellbeing initiatives
- Employee referral programme
- Enhanced Family friendly policies
- Career development opportunities across IPE and the wider CRH Group
Reports to: Site Operations Manager
Role Overview: Senior Operations Manager – Tallington
What our new ‘Site Operations Manager’ will be doing:
- Take full accountability for achieving site health, safety, and environmental targets, fostering a strong safety culture through visible leadership and communication across all shifts.
- Lead and continuously improve operational management systems, processes, and best practices to enhance performance, efficiency, and compliance.
- Ensure adherence to all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Support the development and delivery of strategic and operational objectives aligned to business goals.
- Drive site profitability through effective analysis of operational and financial performance data.
- Manage site budgets, control operational expenditure, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Develop, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), implementing improvement plans to achieve operational excellence.
- Lead organisational design, workforce planning, recruitment, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
- Enhance customer service performance through the implementation of robust operational processes and continuous improvement activities.
- Support the development and optimisation of ERP systems, data integrity, and operational reporting capabilities.
- Coach and develop frontline leaders to improve people management, training effectiveness, engagement, and performance metrics.
- Champion Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives, embedding proven lean principles and methodologies across the site.
- Support business growth strategies, including organic expansion, acquisitions, and performance improvement programs.
- Identify and implement best practices to improve operational effectiveness, productivity, and overall site performance.
- Ensure employees receive appropriate training and development to perform their roles safely and effectively.
- Manage contractor activities on site, ensuring compliance with company standards, health and safety requirements, and statutory regulations.
- Oversee preventative and planned maintenance programs to maximise equipment reliability, uptime, and operational efficiency.
- Provide strong leadership and direction to site teams, creating a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to deliver operational excellence and support long-term business objectives.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people performance across the site.
The experience our new ‘Site Operations Manager’ will have includes:
- Must have previous experience work experience as an Operations Manager or in similar role within a mid to large sized manufacturing environment, which included machining and assembly functions.
- Degree in Business, Operations Management, or related field is essential, with a formal Engineering qualification advantageous.
- Minimum of 3 years in a Senior Operations role within a busy manufacturing environment.
- Willingness to be flexible and to work across all sites, as required.
- Strong demonstrable LEAN experience and background.
- NEBOSH safety qualified or equivalent.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or accredited Lean / CI qualified.
- Experience in rapid growth and large business transitional change programs.
- Previous P&L responsibilities, budgeting, and forecasting is essential.
- Experience and responsibilities with Capital Investment.
- Excellent employee engagement skills.
- Proven, demonstrable experience in business improvement.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Demonstrated leadership capability with experience leading high-performing teams.
- Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Experience in the development and growth of a facility and business through organic and M&A development desirable.
- Having a good understanding of finances, supply chain, workflow and staffing would be advantageous.
- Experience in a Manufacturing environment of injection moulded parts and assembly is desirable.
- Proven project management skills and knowledge is desirable.
How To Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications to [email protected] by Friday 11th September 2026.
Cubis Systems is an equal opportunity employer, which values differences in our people. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, and we provide equality through our career development opportunities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, nationality, age, and disability.
About CRH
CRH (NYSE: CRH, LSE: CRH) is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.78,500 people at c.3,390 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. As the essential partner for transportation and critical utility infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.
For more information visit: www.crh.com
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Application question(s):
- Candidates must have previous experience work experience as an Operations Manager or in similar role within a mid to large sized manufacturing environment, which included machining and assembly functions.
- Candidates who have a degree in Business, Operations Management, or related field is essential, with a formal Engineering qualification advantageous.
- Candidates must have minimum of 3 years in a Senior Operations role within a busy manufacturing environment.
- Candidates must have a willingness to be flexible and to work across all sites, as required.
- Candidates must have strong demonstrable LEAN experience and background.
- Candidates must have NEBOSH safety qualified or equivalent.
Work Location: In person
