Head of Operations/Factory Manager

Job Title: Head of Operations/Factory Manager

Location: Home Counties

Salary: c£75k - £80k plus benefits

An innovative Food & Drink manufacturer with a real emphasis on people development and a growth mentality, is now looking to recruit an ambitious Head of Operations/Factory Manager to join their talented management team.

The Candidate:

• Proven leadership skills in a Manufacturing or FMCG environment, preferably with experience of managing engineering as well as operations.
• Degree in Food Science / Science, or related subject or equivalent.
• Track record of achieving results through teams.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communicator with all stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Ability to deal with complexity and change, prioritise effectively, and deliver within short timescales.
• Creative mindset, looking for opportunities to improve current practices.
• Previous experience of working in the Food and Drink industry, preferably in a regulated environment.

The Role:

• You will have direct responsibility for the plant and facilities, delivering the highest operational standards, hygiene, fabrication, aesthetics, engineering & maintenance.
• You will develop and maintain a continuous improvement culture, driving operational efficiencies, and identifying and implementing improvements to working practices to improve efficiency, performance, and reliability.
• You will manage teams across operations, engineering, and warehousing, driving efficiencies and working towards common goals.
• Ensure all products are manufactured to the required product safety and quality standards, safely and on time.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the teams, including managers, supervisors, technicians, and production operatives.
• Set performance goals, conduct performance evaluations, and provide feedback to enhance employee productivity and morale.

If you're interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV via the link provided quoting reference ES/TNT570/PM.