Data-Driven Operations Manager – Food Production

Mindful Chef Ltd.; Redditch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Gym access

Health insurance

30 days holiday

Job summary

Mindful Chef Ltd. is seeking an Operations Manager to own day-to-day production and warehouse performance on site.

You will lead safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives while coordinating across Production, Technical, Engineering, Supply Chain and Customer Services to meet service level targets. The role is hands-on, data-driven, and focused on line efficiency, throughput and cost control across multiple functions.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in operations management, supply chain, engineering, or related discipline.
• 3+ years experience in warehouse, factory, or production operations, preferably in food manufacturing or retail.
• Experience managing performance, service levels, and error reduction.
• Experience with food safety and health & safety standards.
• Experience using warehouse management systems or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day delivery of production plans, safely and to spec.
• Run daily operational reviews and coordinate priorities across departments.
• Process production files and system data accurately and on time.
• Oversee customer operational processing and daily execution.
• Ensure readiness for peak and seasonal demand.

Skills

Operations management

Supply chain

Leadership

Data analysis

Continuous improvement

Food safety

SOP compliance

Education

Degree or equivalent in operations management/supply chain/engineering

Tools

WMS

Job description

Mindful Chef Ltd. is seeking an Operations Manager to own day-to-day production and warehouse performance on site.

You will lead safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives while coordinating across Production, Technical, Engineering, Supply Chain and Customer Services to meet service level targets. The role is hands-on, data-driven, and focused on line efficiency, throughput and cost control across multiple functions.