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ROLE: Operations Manager – Multi-Site Food Production
SALARY: £40k + performance-based bonus + car allowance/company car
LOCATION: Covering sites in Wimborne, Salisbury, and Portsmouth
THE COMPANY:
We are working with a leading seafood business with a proud heritage of supplying top-quality products to hotels, restaurants, and foodservice providers across the South for over 25 years.
With continued growth and multiple production sites, they are now seeking a skilled and proactive Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations across five key locations.
BENEFITS:
* Performance-based bonus
* Career progression opportunities within a growing business
WORKING HOURS:
Monday to Friday, with flexibility required for travel between sites.
DUTIES:
* Oversee and coordinate operations across 5 sites in Wimborne, Salisbury, and Portsmouth (head office, production facilities, wholesale units and a retail store)
* Ensure operational targets are consistently achieved in line with budgets and company standards
* Drive improvements in workflow, efficiency, and resource planning
* Uphold and develop robust food safety, health & safety, and quality systems across all sites
* Monitor and report on key KPIs and financial performance
* Support and develop site-based managers and teams, promoting a positive, accountable culture
* Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and senior leadership to align site goals with broader business objectives
* Lead initiatives for process improvement and cost control
* Ensure legal and regulatory compliance across all operational areas
THE CANDIDATE:
The successful applicant will have:
* Proven experience in a multi-site operations role, preferably within food manufacturing or distribution
* Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage teams remotely
* In-depth knowledge of food safety, production planning, and compliance requirements
* A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel between sites as required
Qualifications such as HACCP Level 3 or equivalent are highly desirable.
Immediate interviews available, so please do not delay in applying, should you be interested!
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Food and Beverage Retail, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Seafood Product Manufacturing
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