Factory Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer seeks a Factory Operations Manager in West Bromwich. This role involves overseeing shift operations, leading a team of managers, and driving performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and experience in operational problem-solving. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus, and benefits while contributing to significant site transformation.

Benefits

10% performance-related bonus

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Standard company holiday entitlement

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large operational teams in manufacturing or logistics.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to influence team success.

Responsibilities

• Drive daily production targets ensuring safety and operational excellence.
• Manage performance, resource planning, and employee relations.
• Maintain collaboration with technical and quality teams.

Skills

Leadership

Performance Tracking

Change Management

Job description

Job Description

Factory Operations Manager

Location: West Bromwich

Hours: Rotating Shifts (AM & PM)

Salary: Competitive Salary + 10% Bonus + Benefits

About Us

Joining 2 Sisters means becoming part of one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with a £3 billion+ turnover and over 13,500 employees. Our UK Poultry division delivers fresh, high-quality products daily to some of the biggest names in UK retail. This is your chance to help shape the future of one of the most operationally complex sites in the group.

About the Role

As a Factory Operations Manager, you'll take full ownership of the shift operations across a rotational shift pattern. Leading a team of 4 Factory Line Managers and overseeing up to 400 colleagues, you'll be instrumental in driving performance, team engagement, and ongoing cultural change.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive daily production targets while ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence




• Manage performance, resource planning, shift reporting, and employee relations issues




• Maintain cross-functional collaboration with technical, quality, engineering, and despatch teams




• Play a key role in site-wide change management and cultural transformation initiatives

About You

This role is ideal for a passionate, hands-on operations leader who thrives in fast-paced, large-scale manufacturing or logistics environments. You'll need resilience, excellent leadership skills, and a calm, decisive approach to operational problem-solving.

Key Skills

• Proven experience managing large operational teams in manufacturing, logistics, or similar environments




• Strong leadership skills and ability to influence and drive team success




• Confidence in dealing with a variety of personalities and high-pressure situations




• Skilled in performance tracking, shift KPIs, and effective delegation




• Experience in change management and team modernisation is a plus

Benefits

• 10% performance-related bonus




• Pension scheme




• Private healthcare (details to be confirmed)




• Standard company holiday entitlement




• Supportive, fun-loving team culture under new strategic leadership




• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a critical time for the site

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a Factory Operations Manager role - it's an opportunity to leave your mark on a complex, high-volume site undergoing transformation. If you're excited about leading large teams, driving cultural change, and delivering operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

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