General Manager – Operations (Fresh Produce)

Tailored Resourcing Solution; Scotland; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce company in Scotland is looking for a General Manager – Operations to lead their operational strategy and manage long-term planning in the supply chain. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of senior experience in Fresh Produce operations, with strong leadership and numerical skills. This role offers a competitive salary up to £70k, plus benefits including relocation assistance and a vehicle.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Housing

Vehicle

Qualifications

• 5+ years senior experience in operations within Fresh Produce.
• Strong knowledge of the entire Fresh Produce Supply Chain.
• Ability to work with complex data.

Responsibilities

• Lead Fresh Produce operational strategy.
• Develop long-term plans for an efficient food supply chain.
• Represent the business in operational leadership.

Skills

Senior Experience in operations within Fresh Produce

Deep understanding of Fresh Produce Supply Chain

Highly numerically minded

Professional and effective communicator

Ability to thrive under tight deadlines

Job description

General Manager – Operations (Fresh Produce)

£70k Max + Bonus | Scotland
Location: Scotland
Incentives: Competitive Salary + Relocation Assistant + House + vehicle
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent | Monday – Friday

The Opportunity

Lead Fresh Produce operational strategy

Operations / General Management

This Operations / General Management role will lead the company’s long term strategic relationship and develop long term plans managing the best fresh produce varieties all year round, resulting in an industry leading service and efficient fresh food supply chain. You will lead the operational team across a complex sited operation and represent the business at all times.

With a passion for success and productivity, to accompany a positive leadership approach, the successful Operations / General Manager role will be an imperative part of the companies operational leadership team. This position is newly created, offering an individual the opportunity to take the role and site with both hands, to make it their mission and goal to improve efficiencies, site culture, staff motivation and company position within the sector.

What You’ll Bring: Specialist Sector Experience

• Senior Experience: Significant experience (5+ years preferred) gained at a senior level in operations within Fresh Produce (ideally fruit).


• Industry Knowledge: A deep understanding of the entire Fresh Produce Supply Chain.


• Commercial Acumen: Highly numerically minded and confident working with complex data.


• Leadership Qualities: Professional, confident, and highly effective communicator at all levels.


• Resilience: Ability to thrive and meet tight deadlines in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

Benefits & Work Environment

Financial Incentive: Competitive salary up to 70,000 plus relocation and house.

Work-Life Balance: Standard Monday – Friday schedule

If you are a high-calibre Operations Manager ready to make a significant impact on financial performance apply today.