Operations Manager – Food Manufacturing South East England | Full-time | 40 hours per week £60,000 – £70,000 benefits A food manufacturing business is looking for an Operations Manager to oversee production, quality and packaging. This is a senior role with responsibility for day-to-day operations, ensuring products are made to the right standards, on time and efficiently. Main Responsibilities Lead and support production, warehousing and packaging teams Maintain product quality and food safety standards Deliver operational KPIs and improve site performance Manage budgets and costs effectively Ensure compliance with regulatory and audit standards (BRC, HACCP, EHO) Oversee daily planning, scheduling and procurement Support Health & Safety and ensure procedures are followed Identify training and development needs across the team Implement and review operational policies and objectives Work with senior management on site strategy and improvement plans Requirements Proven experience in an operational management role within food manufacturing Strong people management and communication skills Good understanding of BRC, HACCP and audit requirements Commercial awareness and the ability to work to targets and budgets Hands-on, organised and able to work under pressure What’s on Offer Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 Stable, full-time position Opportunity to lead and develop operational teams Supportive senior management team