Head of Operations
Salary: £100,000 per annum, plus car allowance and 25% bonus. Relocation support considered for the right candidate.
Natures Way Foods is a leading manufacturer of prepared salads, coleslaw, and food-to-go products for the UK’s leading retailers and Quick Service Restaurants. We work closely with farmers across the UK and Europe. Our culture is inclusive and diverse, and we are experiencing rapid growth, offering opportunities for development and progression.
We are seeking an experienced Head of Operations to join our team in Sesley, West Sussex. Reporting to the COO, you will provide strong leadership within the factory, overseeing a 24/7 profitable and efficient food manufacturing operation aligned with customer delivery strategies.
Key responsibilities include:
* Developing long and short-term objectives for the manufacturing unit in collaboration with the COO and site leadership.
* Managing all aspects of the operation, leading matrixed teams, and providing visionary leadership.
* Ensuring full accountability for all KPIs at the site.
* Evaluating strategic decisions for their impact on operations and keeping stakeholders informed.
* Managing financial performance and optimizing production costs.
* Delivering high-quality products consistently.
* Maintaining and improving relationships with customers at all levels.
* Building strategic relationships with senior leadership to foster cooperation and collaboration.
Benefits include:
* 25% bonus
* Life assurance
* Employer-matched pension
* Electric car scheme
* Health cash plan
* Cycle to work scheme
* Flexible pay frequency
* Access to online GP
* Employee assistance program
* Relocation support for suitable candidates
Ideal candidates are passionate, ambitious, and high standards-oriented. We value ideas, continuous improvement, and a fun, fast-paced environment where dedication and teamwork are paramount.
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