Operations Manager

Michael Page (UK); Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovative bakery manufacturer in Liverpool seeks an Operations Manager to drive growth and efficiency. The role includes overseeing production operations, managing a team, and implementing process improvements. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a rapidly growing enterprise, focusing on high standards of health, safety, and quality.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discussed benefits upon application

Qualifications

• Experience in a pivotal role during site growth in the food industry.
• Strong leadership in managing production within an FMCG environment.
• Ability to work independently with accountability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production operations and ensure adherence to plans.
• Mentor production staff and implement training for skills enhancement.
• Identify growth opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Process Improvement

Budget Management

Change Management

Team Development

Job description

• Opportunity to work for a growing brand
• Operations Manager for an innovative bakery manufacturer in Liverpool

About Our Client

Michael Page is working exclusively with an innovative food manufacturer to recruit an Operations Manager to join them in a time of significant growth. Founded less than 2yrs ago, this Liverpool based organisation has had a significant impact on the UK ecommerce food market, emerging as a key player in this space. Following significant month on month growth, they are currently exploring expansion plans to increase capacity, manage increasing demand and develop the business further.

Job Description

Responsibilities will include:

• Strategically identify the growth opportunities through process improvement, capacity management and expansion in-line with the business scale up ambition
• Oversee all production operations including production plan adherence, labour planning and cost control, raw material planning and asset management
• Collaborate with the founders to track costs, understand margin opportunity and develop an operational budget
• Manage, lead and mentor the production staff, identifying areas of development and implementing training to ensure each team member is adequately skilled
• Identify and implement Continuous Improvement opportunities to streamline processes and reduce waste
• Drive Health, Safety and Quality to ensure the highest of standards are maintained
• Collaborate with and manage the office team including online, customer service, design/web development and marketing to ensure efficiency across all aspects of the organisation

The Successful Applicant

The successful Operations Manager will posses a range of the following:

• Demonstrable experience in a pivotal role during organisation or site growth
• Food industry experience (bakery would be advantageous)
• Experience in managing operational budgets
• Ability to work on own initiative with high level of personal accountability
• Strong leadership acumen with experience of managing production teams within an FMCG environment
• Tenacity with proven experience with change management
• Accountability and integrity
• Forward thinking with a positive mindset

What's on Offer

Salary c. £50k

Additional benefits discussed on application



This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager to make a significant impact on a growing and innovative business. If you feel this role is the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply today!