Operations Manager - Industrial Process & Logistics

Smartsearch Recruitment • Woodside, Dudley, West Midlands (County) • Posted June 29, 2026

Position Overview

Operations Manager – Industrial Process & Logistics, Location: Dudley, West Midlands | Salary c£50-60k + Benefits

We are currently supporting a specialist industrial processing and logistics business in the recruitment of an Operations Manager for their Dudley operation.

This is a hands-on operational leadership role within a specialist SME environment, overseeing a mixed industrial processing, warehouse, logistics and compliance-led operation. The business forms part of a larger international group but retains the feel of an independently operated SME, with a strong focus on operational efficiency, process control, regulatory compliance and customer service.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the day-to-day running of the site, leading operational teams whilst ensuring operational performance, health & safety, process integrity, audit standards and customer requirements are consistently maintained. The role also includes oversight of supplier ...