Chief Operations Leader – Fast-Growth Healthy Foods

Drnewitt; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for career growth

Entrepreneurial leadership team

Family-owned culture

Job summary

Drnewitt is seeking a Head of Operations in Haverhill, East Anglia for its healthy food manufacturing division. This role is central to driving operational excellence and supporting significant growth. You will lead teams across production and engineering, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, commercially aware, and have a background in food manufacturing or similar environments. Join a values-driven family-owned business and help shape the future of this dynamic operation.

Qualifications

• Ambitious operational leader wanting to grow with the business.
• Experience leading fast-paced production operations.
• Knowledge of BRC, HACCP, and operational compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing and operational activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop scalable systems and operational KPIs.
• Lead and develop operational teams.
• Ensure health & safety and food safety standards.

Skills

Operational leadership

Hands-on presence

Commercial awareness

Process improvements

People leadership

Education

Experience in food manufacturing

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Drnewitt is seeking a Head of Operations in Haverhill, East Anglia for its healthy food manufacturing division. This role is central to driving operational excellence and supporting significant growth. You will lead teams across production and engineering, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, commercially aware, and have a background in food manufacturing or similar environments. Join a values-driven family-owned business and help shape the future of this dynamic operation.