Operations Manager

AIM Fresh Resourcing Partners Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Fresh Produce business in Maidstone is seeking an Operations Manager to lead production and warehouse operations. The role involves driving efficiency and ensuring high standards of quality and service. Successful candidates will have proven operational management experience, strong leadership skills, and a collaborative approach. This is a UK-based position requiring legal work eligibility.

Qualifications

• Proven operational management experience, in Fresh Produce, FMCG, or Food production.
• Experience in managing budgets and applying effective management practices across operations.
• Strong leadership skills with a collaborative and approachable style.

Responsibilities

• Lead production and warehouse teams, ensuring targets, quality, and compliance are consistently met.
• Drive operational efficiency, process improvements, and resource optimisation.
• Develop, mentor, and engage teams to build a high-performing and collaborative culture.

Skills

Operational management experience

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Are you a hands‑on operational leader who thrives on driving efficiency, building strong teams, and delivering excellence?

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee production and warehouse operations within a dynamic Fresh Produce business. This is your chance to lead high‑performing teams, optimise processes, and ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and service.

In this role, you will manage daily operations, monitor performance, and implement improvements that make a real impact. You will also champion a culture of accountability, wellbeing, and continuous improvement, supporting both your teams and the wider business strategy.

Operations Manager Key Responsibilities

• Lead production and warehouse teams, ensuring targets, quality, and compliance are consistently met
• Drive operational efficiency, process improvements, and resource optimisation
• Develop, mentor, and engage teams to build a high‑performing and collaborative culture
• Maintain food safety standards and collaborate with Quality Assurance to protect product integrity
• Oversee operational performance, budgets, and key business metrics, reporting to senior leadership

Operations Manager Key Requirements

• Proven operational management experience, in Fresh Produce, FMCG, or Food production
• Experience in managing budgets and applying effective management practices across operations
• Strong leadership skills with a collaborative and approachable style
• Commercially aware with excellent problem‑solving and organisational skills

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact by overseeing site operations, leading and inspiring your team, and contributing to the success of an exceptional and high‑performing business that values collaboration and development.

This is a UK‑based position. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Evidence of this right will be requested prior to interview, if applicable.