Operational Improvement Support & CI Co Ordinator

Focus Management Consultants; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing food manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking an Operational Improvement Support & CI Coordinator. The successful candidate will oversee factory operations and compliance, manage production documentation, and support administrative tasks. Ideal applicants should possess experience in food manufacturing and knowledge of food safety standards. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership mentoring within the meat manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience within food or FMCG manufacturing.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and manufacturing documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Oversee factory operations, compliance, and complete relevant administration.
• Manage production documentation, inventory records, and food safety systems.
• Support transactional finance activities including invoicing and payroll data.

Skills

Administrative experience in food/FMCG manufacturing

Knowledge of food safety standards

Proficiency in MS Office

Organizational and multitasking abilities

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Business Administration

Food Industry Administration

Operations Management

Job description

Join a growing Food Manufacturing Business.

Are you looking for a rewarding operational role within a growing food manufacturing environment? This is an opportunity where you’ll oversee factory operations, compliance and complete relevant administration. You’ll have clear progression and the ability to grow within this business in an operational manager capability.

This position provides critical operational, administrative and compliance support within a food manufacturing plant where you’ll contribute to the day-to-day running across the factory. You’ll manage production documentation, inventory records and food safety systems (HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practice etc) while coordinating schedules, training sessions, logistics and cross-department communication.

The Operational Improvement Support & CI Coordinator will also support transactional finance activities, including invoicing, purchase orders and payroll data alongside preparing reports for production performance, audits, inspections and operational reviews. You’ll also liaise closely with suppliers, hauliers and internal teams to maintain an efficient and continuous workflow across the business.

For the right candidate this role offers structured shadowing, hands-on operational exposure and leadership mentoring to accelerate your skills and experience within the meat manufacturing sector.

The ideal candidates will

• Have proven administrative experience within a food / fmcg manufacturing, meat processing or production environment
• Knowledge of food safety standards and manufacturing documentation
• Have proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and production management systems.
• Demonstrate strong organisational and multitasking abilities, excellent communication and stakeholder management skills,
• Hold a Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Food Industry Administration, Operations Management or a related field.
• Your application will particularly stand out if you have an understanding of food industry compliance documentation (HACCP, ISO, etc.) would be highly advantageous, as is prior exposure to transactional finance processes

This role is commutable from Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire, Surrey or Wiltshire

If you’re ready to accelerate your career in meat manufacturing and to move into a leadership role then apply today with your CV or contact myself (Neal) directly to discuss further – If you would like to add a note to your application with why the role feels like a fit that would be helpful but not essential.