Operations Manager

MorePeople; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing fresh produce business in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead their warehouse and production teams. The successful candidate will manage labour, performance, and ensure operational quality in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities include planning labour requirements, monitoring productivity, and maintaining safety standards. They seek a proactive individual with leadership skills and experience in a production environment. Flexible candidates ready for a challenge are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations, logistics, or a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily labour requirements and team rotas.
• Monitor productivity, performance, and task completion.
• Conduct quality checks and maintain operational standards.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical abilities

Organizational abilities

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

A growing fresh produce business is looking for an experienced Operations Manager from the food or fresh produce industry.

This role will lead their warehouse and production teams. This is a hands‑on role in a fast‑paced environment, managing labour, performance, and quality across operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily labour requirements and team rotas.
• Monitor productivity, performance, and task completion using operational systems.
• Analyse data to identify efficiency improvements.
• Coach, train, and support team leaders and operational staff.
• Conduct quality checks and maintain high operational standards.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and hygiene procedures.
• Support teams with operational needs across the site.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in operations, logistics, or a fast‑paced production environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Good analytical and organisational abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and experience managing labour resources.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

About You

• Proactive, hands‑on, and able to take ownership.
• Positive, energetic, and supportive of your team.
• Detail‑oriented with a focus on quality.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities.

If you are already a operations manager or slighlty junior looking for a step up please hit apply.

You can send me your CV directly to [e-mail] or drop me a call on 01780 480530 for more information.