Operations Manager

Culina Logistics - Brand Wide; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in the East Midlands is looking for an Operations Manager to oversee operational performance and compliance. The role involves managing health and safety standards, motivating a large team, and ensuring adherence to manufacturing processes. Candidates should have experience in FMCG environments and strong leadership skills. Benefits include 25 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and employee assistance programs. Join our dynamic team for growth and innovation.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

4% pension contribution

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Discounts with over 50 retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a Manufacturing / Co Pack Operation.
• Ability to motivate and manage a large team.
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Experience in a FMCG environment.
• Good understanding of customer-led environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage Health and Safety, Operational Performance, and Technical Compliance.
• Support and resolve operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements.
• Monitor and manage performance against KPIs.

Skills

People Management

Manufacturing Processes

Continuous Improvement

MS Office

Packaging Machinery Experience

Job description

Company Overview

IPS (Part of the Culina Group) works with known brands and provides cost‑effective, innovative co‑packaging, co‑filling and co‑manufacturing solutions within the UK. IPS is a place where you are valued, challenged and inspired.

Job Description

The Operations Manager manages and facilitates improvements in Health and Safety, Operational Performance, Technical Compliance and Environmental Standards. The role acts as a deputy for the General Manager.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hour week.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to company Health, Safety and Quality regulations.
• Provide a service based on Reliability, Quality and Repeatability, measurable and auditable.
• Liaise with all factory functions to support and resolve operational day‑to‑day issues and prevent re‑occurrence.
• Develop and adopt standardised ways of working and best practices across the factory.
• Support management in implementing standardised systems across the factory.
• Ensure all paperwork and systems are completed and accurate in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensure GMP and housekeeping (clean as you go) are strictly adhered to.
• Challenge the ways of working and deliver innovation cost savings; monitor, control and minimise waste.
• Review staffing levels, build robust succession plans and mentor FLM’s and key players.
• Champion implementation projects to meet planned cost and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements.
• Support short and long term projects and provide management cover when needed.
• Monitor and manage performance against KPIs.
• Champion site administration and reporting processes.
• Support other IPS operations within the region as required.
• Establish and maintain a working relationship with all customers.
• Effectively motivate a team of people to meet production targets.
• Participate in the company’s PDP program and drive own personal development.
• Conduct disciplinary investigations in accordance with company procedure.
• Champion best practice across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing a Manufacturing / Co Pack Operation.
• People Management experience – motivate, support and manage a large team.
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Experience of working successfully within a FMCG environment.
• Experience of working in a customer‑led environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise work to strict deadlines.
• A commitment to respond to changing customer needs.
• Recognises and promotes continuous improvement.
• Experience of working within a production environment.
• Experience of working with packaging machinery.
• Experience of customer, BRC, AIB and Retailer audits.
• A good working knowledge of MS Office (including email, Word and Excel).

Benefits

Annual Leave – 25 days holidays plus bank holidays.

Pension scheme – 4% employee and 4% employer contribution.

Life Assurance – 4× your annual salary.

Wellness – Employee Assistance Programme with confidential telephone counselling and legal information service, 24/7.

Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.

Reward & Recognition – Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.

Everyday discounts – over 50 retailer discounts via our benefit platform. If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam.