Operations Manager

Zest Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest Recruitment seeks an ambitious Operations Manager for a respected food manufacturer in England. This role involves leading a team to ensure operational efficiency and product quality, with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and people development. Ideal candidates will have prior leadership experience in the food industry and a drive to enhance productivity.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in the food industry.
• Background as Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or Factory Manager.
• Motivated to lead a fast-paced department.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team to achieve production targets and quality standards.
• Identify areas for improvement in processes and implement solutions.
• Ensure products are delivered safely while maintaining quality.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Health and Safety Management

Job description

Looking to make your mark in the food industry?

Zest Recruitment are collaborating with a highly respected food manufacturer that hold a national presence with the major retailers.

Due to continue growth on site, our client is looking to onboard an Operations Manager to lead and grow an ambitious team whilst improving the main major multiples on site.

This role isn't for those looking to coast and simply just 'get by' - you will be ambitious in your leadership plans to ensure that all shifts are running at full capacity whilst ensuring people development and long-term improvements on site are being made.

The business is highly recognised for a combination of consistently delivering high quality products but also developing its people. This will be a great opportunity for the right individual to take ownership of a department and work closely within an ambitious senior leadership team.

Key Responsibilities:
* People Management - Lead and motivate a team to achieve production targets and quality standards
* Continuous Improvement - Identify areas for improvement in processes and implement solutions to enhance productivity and minimise waste
* Health and Safety - Ensure products are being delivered safely whilst maintaining high-quality
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement across the team
* Drive factory competitiveness by ensuring the business is delivering superior products at the right cost and on time

As the Operations Manager you will truly have the opportunity to make your mark within the industry as there will be plenty opportunities for ownership of projects that will result in a positive impact across the business.

Requirements?
For this role, we will be looking to speak with those that have demonstrated leadership experience within the food industry.

If you're currently working as a Production Manager / Manufacturing Manager / Operations Manager / Factory Manager and hold the motivation and believe that you can take the lead of a fast-paced department, this may be the time to take the leap!

If you feel as though you are ready to make your mark in the food industry, then I highly recommend you apply or contact Shaf Islam for more information on [e-mail]

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