Job Description:

Operations Manager - Food Manufacturing
£50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Healthcare + Pension

This is opportunity is all about timing - the initial hard yards have been done, the commercial wins are there, the investment and equipment is in place - now it is your time to shine. 

Following significant growth and £xxx,000 of recent CAPEX, the business is now focused on improving operational efficiency, increasing output and strengthening production planning to support a rapidly expanding customer base. With YoY increasing revenue and a growing order book, this is an opportunity to join a business entering an exciting phase of development and in time, the opportunity to lead a multi-site operation.

Reporting into the General Manager, you will take responsibility for production, planning and continuous improvement activities across a facility producing food products for a broad customer portfolio, offering stability and security (& thankfully no late fines!).

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading production and operational performance
• Driving production planning and scheduling improvements
• Reducing bottlenecks and improving delivery performance
• Managing a team including Production, Warehouse and Engineering functions
• Delivering output in line with customer demand and growth forecasts
• Supporting future expansion plans across multiple sites

The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing background, experience within food manufacturing, and a proven ability to deliver results in a growing business. SAP knowledge would be highly advantageous.

This role offers genuine autonomy, the opportunity to make a significant impact and clear progression potential within a wider group of growing businesses.

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Benefits: Bonus healthcare, 5% matched pension, 24 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional long-service rewards.

Thank you for reading, please apply today.