Overview
Operations Manager
Location: Southwest Wales
Job Type: Full-time
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a dynamic Operations Manager to join one of Europe\'s leading meat processing companies based in Southwest Wales. The Operations Manager will be responsible for leading a specific area to drive factory performance, ensuring operational effectiveness, meeting KPIs, maintaining high technical and quality standards through the development of people, processes, and systems.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with the Site Operations Manager to develop and implement a strategic operational plan, cascading it to production teams.
* Take full accountability for ensuring that production orders are completed fully, dispatched on time, and meet quality standards and customer specifications while controlling costs to deliver profits.
* Set and achieve site business objectives and performance targets, including operational KPIs that ensure production efficiency, quality, and yield targets are met.
* Conduct regular and ongoing analysis of results to identify performance shortfalls and implement corrective actions as necessary.
* Manage day-to-day controllable overheads, particularly in terms of labour costs, and communicate financial statuses and opportunities for savings to the Site Director.
* Ensure total compliance with all food safety legislation and technical requirements, focusing on HACCP principles.
* Manage and oversee daily and weekly communication processes to ensure all production employees are informed of targets and challenges.
* Drive continuous improvement in processes and practices, embracing lean manufacturing principles.
* Foster a client-focused culture, responding effectively to customer needs and continuously seeking improvements.
* Develop and maintain a leadership style that encourages engagement, empowerment, and high performance, underpinned by effective performance management and succession planning.
* Handle all related HR processes in conjunction with site HR support, aiming to build fair and harmonious industrial relations.
* Champion health and safety standards, actively promoting best practices and a safety-focused culture.
* Prepare for and participate in customer and government body visits, presenting the company professionally and ensuring compliance.
Qualifications
* Proven experience at management level within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
* Strong understanding of quality processes and systems, ideally holding a Food Safety Level 3 qualification.
* Demonstrated financial understanding and business acumen.
* Focused on customer and consumer needs with a thorough understanding of necessary processes and procedures.
* Experienced in people management practices including investigations, disciplinary and grievance procedures, performance management, and recruitment & selection processes.
* Knowledgeable in HSE requirements and IOSHH trained.
* Relevant IT literacy.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading European company.
* Dynamic and supportive work environment.
How to apply
To apply for the Operations Manager position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
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