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Are you a Manufacturing Site Manager / Site Director or Mill Director, seeking a senior operational leadership role where you can take full responsibility for one of our sites in the Southwest? You will play a critical role in stabilising performance, strengthening governance and unlocking long-term value. Reporting to the Operations Director and leading the Operations Manager, you will be the senior figure on site, accountable for safety, quality, culture and results, while aligning the site with the wider company multi-site operations.

Role: Site Manager aka Site Director, Mill Director, Head of Operations, Senior Operations Manager, Operations Director, Plant Director, Manufacturing Site Manager, Plant Manager etc.

Location: Barnstaple, Devon – with travel to other sites in the UK.

Salary: £80k base salary + 20% Bonus + Car allowance + Great benefits!

This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in complex, unionised manufacturing environments and knows how to balance strategic oversight with visible, hands-on leadership. You will drive operational excellence across production, cost control, energy use and waste reduction, embed a strong health and safety culture, and ensure full compliance with UFAS, Trading Standards, EA and internal audit standards.

You will also lead capital investment, shaping and delivering CapEx strategies and infrastructure projects that support future growth, working closely with Group Engineering.

We’re looking for a proven multi-site or senior operations leader from feed, food or agriculture, with a track record of performance improvement, cultural change and confident decision-making.

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