Site Operations Lead

Site Operations Lead East Lancashire £65,000 - £85,000 + Benefits Cast UK are partnering with a high-growth, ventured-backed scale-up to find their next Site Operations Lead. This is a key leadership role within the organisation that will lead, grow and develop the team as well as introduce new processes.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild, lead and develop high-performing operational teams during a period of rapid headcount growth, including recruitment, onboarding and structured training plans for new starters.Coach and mentor supervisors and team leaders, developing internal talent and creating clear progression pathways as the site scales.Foster a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous learning across all shifts and departments.Design, document and embed robust SOPs and standard operating procedures that bring consistency as the site grows from a smaller, more informal operation.Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma or similar) to drive efficiency, reduce waste and improve quality and throughput.Establish KPIs and performance dashboards to track operational performance and surface opportunities for improvement.Partner with senior leadership to translate growth plans into practical staffing, capacity and resourcing strategies.Lead the site through periods of organisational change, ensuring new processes, systems and teams are integrated smoothly without disrupting output.Proactively identify and resolve operational bottlenecks as production volumes ..... full job details .....