Onsite Operations Leader – 4-on/4-off Shift

Forza Foods Ltd; Sittingbourne; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

IPL Sittingbourne is seeking a proactive Leader - Operations to manage and mentor a site-based production team at our Fresh Produce packing facility in Sittingbourne. The role emphasizes coaching, safety, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

You will partner with People, Training and Compliance teams to ensure staffing, training, and policy adherence, while driving cost-effective operations and meeting customer deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in Operations/Factory/Warehouse supervisory roles.
• Proven ability to lead and coach teams; strong people skills.
• Experience in fast-paced Production/FMCG/Manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work to targets and drive performance.
• Good communication across levels and teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a site-based team and ensure coaching and performance reviews.
• Work with People team on pay, ER, changes and recruitment.
• Oversee training to ensure competence and proper SOP adherence.
• Cascade objectives to achieve operational targets and report concerns to SOM.
• Support Health & Safety policy updates and compliance within area.
• Monitor costs and implement lean improvements to reduce waste.
• Drive continuous improvement and SIC-based harvest projects.
• Ensure compliance with Third Party/Governing Body rules (BRC/ISO).
• Maintain relationships with internal/external customers and stakeholders.
• Approve timesheets for payroll and manage scheduling.

Job description

IPL Sittingbourne is seeking a proactive Leader - Operations to manage and mentor a site-based production team at our Fresh Produce packing facility in Sittingbourne. The role emphasizes coaching, safety, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

You will partner with People, Training and Compliance teams to ensure staffing, training, and policy adherence, while driving cost-effective operations and meeting customer deadlines.