Head of Operations
Do you want to join a forward-thinking, family-owned food manufacturer that is investing for the future while staying true to its values? This is an opportunity to join a successful UK business with a strong heritage and a clear ambition to improve, modernise, and grow.
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Head of Operations will be responsible for operational performance across the UK site. This includes manufacturing, supply chain, planning, procurement, quality, health & safety, and environmental performance. The role will lead operational transformation, improve efficiency, and drive down costs while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and service.
This position suits a senior operations leader with proven experience leading large teams in a fast-paced factory environment and delivering measurable operational improvement.
Key responsibilities
* Lead all operational functions across the site.
* Own operational performance, budgets, and KPIs.
* Deliver transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Drive operational cost reduction and efficiency gains.
* Build a strong safety, quality, and performance culture.
About you
* Proven senior operations leadership experience in manufacturing.
* Track record of leading teams in fast-paced factory environments.
* Experience delivering transformation and cost reduction.
* Background in food manufacturing is ideal; FMCG is also considered.
* Hands-on, pragmatic leader suited to a family-owned business.
This is a key leadership role with real influence, offering the chance to lead change and shape the future of a respected UK manufacturing business. This role is based in South Lincolnshire and is commutable
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