FMCG Operations Leader: Safety, Productivity & People

Michael Page; Wales; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a senior operations leader to drive a large-scale FMCG operation. The role focuses on safety, performance, and people leadership across the shift.

As the senior decision-maker outside normal hours, you will lead daily operations, manage teams, and push for continuous improvement, waste reduction, and cost performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced operations leader in FMCG manufacturing.
• Strong people manager with a track record of building high-performing teams.
• Passionate about continuous improvement, safety and operational excellence.
• Confident making decisions in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational performance across a large FMCG manufacturing area.
• Drive safety, quality, productivity and cost performance.
• Manage and develop operational teams to deliver business objectives.
• Lead continuous improvement and waste reduction initiatives.
• Act as the senior operational decision-maker outside normal business hours.

Skills

Operations leadership

People management

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Michael Page is recruiting for a senior operations leader to drive a large-scale FMCG operation. The role focuses on safety, performance, and people leadership across the shift.

As the senior decision-maker outside normal hours, you will lead daily operations, manage teams, and push for continuous improvement, waste reduction, and cost performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.