Operations Manager

PrepWorld Ltd; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000

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• Location: Northfleet, Kent, United Kingdom

Prepworld has an exceptionally exciting new position for an Operations Manager on lead on Nights!

Main purpose:

To lead the night shift departments of our food manufacturing site as a single collaborative team. The Night Shift Operations Manager will have responsibility for overseeing Production, QA, Hygiene, Warehouse, and Engineering teams during the night hours, ensuring seamless production processes and optimal performance. This role also encompasses critical responsibilities for maintaining site security and managing crisis situations effectively.

You will be the glue and eyes, overseeing our Night Shift operations.

(Leadership and Management):

• Provide direction and support to the Production, QA, Hygiene, Warehouse, and Engineering teams on the night shift to achieve business-wide objectives.
• Ensure a collaborative and productive work environment, fostering professional growth and engagement among team members.
• Act as the senior decision-maker for the site during night hours.

(Production Oversight):

• Monitor and optimise manufacturing processes to meet production targets, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any operational challenges swiftly to minimise downtime.
• QA, Hygiene, Warehouse, Engineering Oversight:
• Coordinate with the Technical and Engineering teams to address equipment issues or maintenance needs promptly.
• Facilitate technical problem-solving and ensure that any issues regarding fruit quality and food safety are resolved swiftly.

(Site Security):

• Oversee all aspects of site security during night operations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and implement measures to safeguard personnel, property, and information.

(Crisis Management):

• Act as the first point of contact for emergencies or incidents, initiating appropriate response protocols.
• Communicate effectively with senior management and external stakeholders as required during crises.

(Compliance and Reporting):

• Chair shift start-up meetings.
• Ensure adherence to health and food safety, and environmental standards.
• Generate and submit detailed reports on night shift performance, incidents, and key metrics.
• Act as point of contact for internal colleagues and 3rd parties.
• Any customer audits – announced and unannounced and hand over to day team as appropriate.

Who we are looking for:

• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing or a similar high-paced operational environment (essential).
• Experienced FMCG Operations Manager with good knowledge of UK food retailers’ expectations (highly desirable).
• Strong Production, Technical or Engineering background, with the ability to understand and support technical processes (essential).
• Food Safety L3 minimum (essential).
• Excellent crisis management and problem-solving skills (essential).
• Ability to work independently and make critical decisions under pressure (essential).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to manage and motivate diverse teams (essential).
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, as well as site security protocols (essential).
• Red Zone or similar (highly desirable).
• Intermediate Excel and Power BI (essential).
• Experience working across culturally diverse teams or regions (highly desirable).

What we provide in return:

• Medicash (allowances to cover costs such as dental and optical bills, physiotherapy, alternative therapies, and even consultancy charges, available for employees and their families. A taxable benefit).
• Wagestream (track your earnings and instantly access up to 50% of your money as you earn it, without waiting for payday).
• Annual bonus (non-contractual).
• Annual salary reviews (non-contractual).
• Free, on-site parking with electric charge points.
• Staff events.
• Staff restaurant serving heavily subsidised hot and cold food.
• Fruit pots on Wednesdays.
• Modern offices and facilities.
• A supportive team.

Days and hours of work: We have initial thoughts on days and hours of work E.g.:

• Option 1) Monday to Friday, 18:30pm - 3:30am.
• Option 2) 4 nights a week, to include one day of the weekend, 18:00pm - 04:00am.

We are also open to other suggestions - there will be space on the application form to present another option that covers the Night Shift.

Salary: Up to £70,000 p/a DOE + Negotiable within reason.