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Mill Operations Manager - £65k-£70k – Agricultural Manufacturing
Location: Norfolk
Salary: £65k-£70k + Company Car + Bonus + Benefits + Healthcare
Contact: Interaction Recruitment
About the Opportunity
Interaction Recruitment is proud to be supporting a well-established, forward-thinking manufacturer in the agricultural sector as they look to appoint an Operations Manager for their Norfolk site.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and practical operations leader who enjoys being actively involved in production while also driving strategic improvements. The successful candidate will take ownership of day-to-day feed mill operations, logistics, and team performance, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production standards are consistently achieved.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all aspects of mill and logistics operations.
- Champion quality, consistency, and productivity across manufacturing processes.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement continuous improvement plans.
- Work closely with Health, Safety & Quality teams to maintain accreditations such as UFAS, ISO9001, and ISO14001, alongside ethical certifications.
- Manage, train, and develop a production team of 20+ colleagues.
- Take responsibility for procurement of ingredients and maintenance of plant equipment.
- Oversee transport, vehicle scheduling, and external logistics partners.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
Your Background
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing or food production management role.
- Proven leadership experience managing medium to large operational teams.
- Ideally from a feed, agricultural, mill, or food manufacturing background.
- Strong communicator with exceptional organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Hands-on approach and willingness to understand all areas of production.
- Knowledge of machinery maintenance and shift-based operations is an advantage.
- Flexible and dependable – available for contact during busy production periods.
- Full UK driving licence and ability to commute to the Norfolk site.
Why Apply?
- Excellent package including car, bonus, and private healthcare.
- Join a respected and growing business that values innovation and integrity.
- A varied, hands-on role offering both operational control and strategic input.
Interested?
If you’re an experienced operations leader seeking a rewarding role in agricultural manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply with your CV today or contact Interaction Recruitment on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.
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