Head of Operations — Multi-Site Food Manufacturing Leader

The Compleat Food Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus Scheme

33 days annual leave

Retail discounts

EV charging points

GroceryAid access

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group is seeking a Head of Operations to lead manufacturing and materials control across its Southbank site, driving operational excellence and high-performing teams. Reporting to the Site Director, you will shape productivity, customer service, product quality and a culture where people can thrive.

You will lead manufacturing and operational teams, drive continuous improvement, manage budgets and navigate complex multi-site operations, partnering with the Site Leadership Team

Qualifications

• Significant senior manufacturing leadership experience in fast-paced food manufacturing or similar environment.
• Proven track record of delivering operational improvements and performance turnarounds.
• Strong leadership with ability to engage and develop teams at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing and operational teams across sites.
• Drive culture of pace, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Deliver against KPIs: safety, quality, service, cost and people performance.
• Own operational performance, costs and resource management.
• Champion Health & Safety across all areas.
• Coach and develop operational leaders through mentoring and performance management.
• Identify and implement productivity, efficiency and profit-improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, environmental, legal and company requirements.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

People development

Budget awareness

Health & safety leadership

Job description

The Compleat Food Group is seeking a Head of Operations to lead manufacturing and materials control across its Southbank site, driving operational excellence and high-performing teams. Reporting to the Site Director, you will shape productivity, customer service, product quality and a culture where people can thrive.

You will lead manufacturing and operational teams, drive continuous improvement, manage budgets and navigate complex multi-site operations, partnering with the Site Leadership Team