Operations Manager
c. £60,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits
Lancashire
Job reference: GG/3964
Overview
Would you like to join one of the UK’s leading food manufacturer?
This a multi-billion pound business and, as Operations Manager for their site in Lancashire, you will play a key role in transforming one of their new facilities.
In this role, you will play a key role in deploying new systems and ways of working and transforming the culture of production.
The Role
The successful Operations Manager will:
* Lead the site’s operations strategy in line with the wider company’s business plan.
* Drive site KPIs to achieve best-in-class performance across safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people.
* Build and sustain a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
* Lead, coach and develop a team of operational leaders and shift-based colleagues.
* Champion HSE and Food Safety compliance, working closely with Technical and HSE functions.
* Use Lean, Six Sigma and DMAIC methodologies to deliver measurable improvement in efficiency and performance.
* Promote data-driven decision making and build operational excellence across all teams.
The Candidate
The successful Operations Manager will have:
* Proven experience in FMCG manufacturing operations (food experience ideal).
* Strong leadership and coaching skills with experience managing large, fast-moving teams.
* Analytical and data-driven, with a solid grasp of operational KPIs and performance systems.
* Excellent communicator who inspires collaboration across functions.
* Passionate about continuous improvement and people development.
Next Steps
To apply for this Operations Manager role, click apply or contact Gilbert Gregory on 07463222578 or gilbert.gregory@gregory-walker.co.uk quoting reference GG/3964.
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