Operations Manager / Production Manager
Location: Somerset
Salary: GBP 46,000 GBP 55,000 DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday, Days Only No Shift Work
Contract: Full:time, Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations / Production Manager to oversee the daily running of a busy food production butchery. This is a hands:on leadership role focused on maintaining high standards across production, packing, fulfilment and value:added product lines.
The successful candidate will work closely with senior management and technical teams to ensure operational efficiency, food safety compliance and consistent product quality.
Key Responsibilities
Lead day:to:day operations across production, packing and fulfilment Maintain high standards in yield optimisation and operational efficiency Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and regulatory requirements Manage production planning, labour allocation and workflow efficiency Maintain accurate traceability and production documentation Support recipe management, yield monitoring and production costing Train, lead and develop production teams Drive continuous improvement across production processes and standards
Skills and Experience
Strong background in production planning and operations management Experience within an FSA:approved or SALSA:aligned environment Knowledge of retail and wholesale packing, labelling and traceability Experience using food safety and production management systems Strong leadership experience within a fast:paced production environment Good understanding of HACCP, CCPs and food safety legislation Excellent organisational and communication skills
Salary and Benefits
Competitive salary package Monday to Friday day:based role Staff discounts and additional company benefits Ongoing training and development opportunities Career progression within a growing and innovative food business Supportive and collaborative working environment
If this role is of interest, Apply today for immediate consideration.