We are partnering with an established UK food manufacturing business operating a large, high-volume site in the North West. It is well invested, with the scale and complexity to offer a genuinely senior operational leadership challenge.
The role
Reporting to the General Manager, the Head of Operations will be responsible for the day-to-day operational performance of the site. This is a visible, hands‑on role, leading large teams and setting clear expectations around standards, pace, and accountability.
Key responsibilities include:
* Ownership of site operational performance across safety, quality, service, cost, and efficiency
* Driving improvements in asset reliability, labour effectiveness, and schedule adherence
* Establishing clear KPIs, routines, and operational discipline
* Working closely with functional colleagues to deliver continuous improvement
* Supporting delivery of site-level operational plans and priorities
The person
This role will suit an experienced operations leader from a high-volume food or FMCG manufacturing environment, comfortable running complex, asset‑intensive operations.
Key criteria include:
* Proven track record in senior operational leadership roles
* Experience improving reliability, efficiency, and operational control
* Strong people leadership skills, with experience leading large workforces
* Structured, pragmatic approach with a bias to action
* Commercially aware and comfortable operating under pressure
* Experience in own‑label or customer‑led manufacturing environments is beneficial
This is an opportunity to step into a senior operations role with real responsibility, scale, and scope to influence business performance.
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