Operations Manager
Chichester / West Sussex
Mud Foods (Mud Pies) is growing fast. We handcraft premium pies, quiches and ready meals in our new purpose-built factory in Chichester — quality ingredients, traditional methods, and a brand people love. To support our next phase of growth, we're looking for an experienced Operations Manager
who wants to make a real mark in a dynamic food business.
What you'll do
* Lead day-to-day operations across production, planning, warehousing and dispatch
* Manage, mentor and motivate production teams
* Drive improvements in efficiency, yields, waste reduction and cost control
* Ensure compliance with food safety (HACCP, SALSA), quality and health & safety standards
* Work with senior management to plan capacity, investment and scaling
* Introduce and lead lean practices, systems, KPI monitoring
Who we're looking for
* Proven operations or production leadership in food manufacturing (frozen / chilled / bakery)
* Strong track record in managing staff, delivering targets and continuous improvement
* Deep understanding of food safety systems
* Commercial awareness — able to see both the detail and the strategic vision
* Hands-on, resourceful, proactive and resilient
What we offer
* Significant influence in a growing, award-winning food brand
* Modern, purpose built facility in Chichester
* Competitive salary (depending on experience) + potential performance bonus
* An opportunity to shape and scale operations rather than just 'maintain'
To apply
* Submit your CV and a short covering letter telling us how your experience matches the role.