Job Description
Operations Manager (Factory Manager) — FMCG Food Manufacturing
Location: Wolverhampton | Salary: Up to £75,000
Working Pattern: Tue–Fri 1:30pm–10:30pm; Sat 8:00am–6:00pm
Reporting to: General Manager
We’re partnering with a leading FMCG food manufacturer to appoint an experienced Operations Manager to drive operational excellence across a large, complex manufacturing site.
The Role
As Operations Manager, you’ll lead end-to-end site performance across Operations, Quality, Distribution, Planning, Safety & Wellbeing, Customer Service, and Business Process Management.
You will:
* Deliver production, financial, safety, and quality objectives while ensuring full legal compliance
* Drive operational efficiency, continuous improvement, and best-practice processes
* Lead a large, multi-functional workforce
* Translate business strategy into clear operational plans and allocate resources to achieve targets
* Collaborate with Senior Leadership to deliver business outcomes
* Foster a high-performance, engaged, and collaborative culture
Key Responsibilities
* Own labour costs, yield, waste reduction, line performance, and stock management
* Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and GMP compliance
* Support recruitment, development, and retention strategies with HR and L&D
* Ensure customer orders are delivered in full and to required standards
* Provide coaching and leadership development across the site
Success Measures
* Achievement of financial and operational KPIs
* Improved efficiency and delivery of continuous improvement initiatives
* Strong employee engagement and safety culture
* Reliable customer service and operational performance
Candidate Profile
* 5+ years’ senior operational leadership experience within FMCG food manufacturing
* Proven record of driving performance improvements in complex environments
* Strong data-driven decision-making and stakeholder management skills
* Inspiring, visible leader with a focus on developing high-performing teams
* Commercially aware, collaborative, and results-driven
Ready to take the next step in your FMCG career and lead a dynamic manufacturing site? Apply now!