Operations Manager

Allied Bakeries; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Belfast seeks an Operations Manager to lead the Site Leadership Team. This role involves championing safety, driving performance, and developing a high-performing team in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate has proven leadership experience in manufacturing, is a strategic thinker, and possesses excellent project management skills. This position also offers a highly competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing employee wellbeing and development.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Car Allowance & Performance Bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension & Life Assurance

Retail Discounts

Green Benefits

Loyalty Rewards

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong, strategic thinker with project management skills.
• Motivating leader who builds high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of safety and compliance.
• Drive engagement and performance targets.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on national projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Education

Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Overview of role

Operations Manager – Belfast

Salary : Highly Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Closing Date : Friday 12th December

Shape the future of our Belfast bakery. Lead, inspire, and deliver excellence.

We’re looking for an Operations Manager to join the Site Leadership Team at our innovative Belfast bakery – a fast-paced, dynamic FMCG environment where you’ll have the chance to make a real impact. If you’re passionate about driving Health and Safety, driving performance, developing people, and creating a culture where everyone can thrive, this is your opportunity to lead meaningful change. You will lead a team across Manufacturing, Technical and Despatch (Warehouse).

Key Accountabilities

What You’ll Do

Lead by example – Champion a culture of safety, ensuring full compliance with health & safety, quality and environmental standards.

• Inspire and empower teams – Drive engagement and performance, ensuring targets are met and exceeded in a high-energy operations environment.
• Drive continuous improvement – Identify and implement initiatives that enhance product quality, optimise efficiency, and reduce costs.
• Collaborate for success – Work cross-functionally to roll out national projects and share best practices across sites.
• Shape strategy and culture – Play an active role in site and regional leadership, influencing key decisions and future direction.

The Right Person

What We’re Looking For

Proven leadership experience within a fast-paced, results-driven manufacturing / engineering environment.

• Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience) – desirable but not essential.
• A strong, strategic thinker with excellent project management and communication skills.
• A motivating leader who builds high-performing teams and promotes accountability and excellence.
• Resilient, solutions-focused, and driven by continuous improvement and meaningful results.

Why Join Us?

At our core, we believe our people make the difference. That’s why we invest in your wellbeing, development, and success with a market-leading package that includes :

• Private Healthcare
• Car Allowance & Performance Bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension & Life Assurance – up to 10% employer contributions
• Retail Discounts – savings at 500+ retailers including Asda, Tesco, M&S & more
• Green Benefits – save up to 40% on an electric car or enjoy our cycle-to-work scheme
• Loyalty Rewards – recognition and gifts for service milestones

Ready to lead the way?

If you’re an experienced operations leader ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.