Operations Manager – Food Manufacturing
South East England | Full-time | 40 hours per week
£60,000 – £70,000
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