Operations Manager

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, your key responsibilities will include: Leading and motivating a direct team of 4 Shift Managers, working with them to ensure all departmental KPIs and objects are achieved. * Full accountability for your area, including performance, quality, safety, finished goods, and GMP. * Implementing the department’s one-year strategic plan, driving continuous improvement within the area. * Coaching and mentoring your team, supporting them to ensure they achieve their objectives and are equipped with the skills required to develop and improve their own teams. * Identifying areas for greater efficiencies, such as labour utilisation, quality, waste, materials, and packaging. This is a days based role, working Monday to Friday, although some flexibility may be required. About You: * Leadership experience gained in chilled foods manufacturing. but we’re looking for somebody with knowledge of complex products and processes. * Experience of working in a high risk/high care environment. * Experience of leading multi-function teams. * Strong leadership skills, able to develop and motivate teams to drive performance. * Demonstrable knowledge of business improvement tools and techniques. * Used to high levels of NPD activity. * Proactive approach, with a focus on continuous improvement. * Our Referral Incentive: Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from us you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest. We offer a £500 referral if you introduce someone we place - see our website for details We regret that this client is not prepared to sponsor work permit or work permit transfer applications. Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK