Deputy Operations & Projects Manager

Alaska Black; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly regarded food manufacturing business in Greater Manchester seeks an experienced Deputy Operations & Projects Manager. In this role, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives and manage operational excellence across the factory. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in food manufacturing, a strong understanding of performance metrics, and the ability to coach and develop teams. This position is crucial for ensuring consistent production and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior production or projects role within food manufacturing.
• Comfortable working in a high-risk environment – slicing experience advantageous.
• Strong understanding of yields, efficiencies, and factory performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site CI and improvement projects to enhance performance, efficiency, and yield.
• Identify and deliver development opportunities across teams and processes.
• Support the Operations Director in driving operational strategy and performance.
• Cover Operations Managers across both shifts as required, ensuring seamless day-to-day running.
• Coach and develop team members to build capability and encourage a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance and best practice across all manufacturing areas.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Project Management

Operational Excellence

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and driven Deputy Operations & Projects Manager to join a highly regarded food manufacturing business based in Greater Manchester.

Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will play a key leadership role managing Continuous Improvement and site projects, driving efficiency and operational excellence across the factory. You’ll also provide cover for Operations Managers during holidays, supporting both shifts to ensure consistency, performance, and delivery of production targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site CI and improvement projects to enhance performance, efficiency, and yield.
• Identify and deliver development opportunities across teams and processes.
• Support the Operations Director in driving operational strategy and performance.
• Cover Operations Managers across both shifts as required, ensuring seamless day-to-day running.
• Coach and develop team members to build capability and encourage a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance and best practice across all manufacturing areas, maintaining a strong safety and quality focus.

About You

• Proven experience in a senior production or projects role within food manufacturing.
• Comfortable working in a high-risk environment – slicing experience advantageous.
• Strong understanding of yields, efficiencies, and factory performance.
• A confident, hands-on le...