Operations Manager

Todd Hayes; Shipdham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading producer in the agricultural sector located in Shipdham is seeking an Operations Manager. You will manage production logistics, ensure quality and safety, and oversee staff training. Ideal candidates will have experience in feed production, a strong background in manufacturing, and proven team management skills. This role also requires problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills. A full UK driving license is necessary, and benefits include salary, company car, and bonuses.

Benefits

Company car

Bonus

Health care benefits

Qualifications

• Preferably have experience in feed production and/or Agricultural production.
• Proven food production experience is essential.
• At least 3 years of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the feed mill and logistics of the company.
• Ensure quality and consistency of production.
• Maintain ethical standards and safety regulations.

Skills

Feed production experience

Manufacturing experience

Team management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Operations Manager – Our client, a long established, profitable, market leading, ethical horse and smallholder feed producer based in Shipdham, is looking for an Operations Manager to join their team. This key role is interesting, intellectually challenging, and “hands on.” You must be willing to undertake and learn each of the mill production roles, to ensure a full understanding of the unique production process.

Responsibilities

• Managing the feed mill and logistics of the company.
• Ensure quality and consistency with effective production.
• Work with Quality, Health and Safety Advisor to maintain key standards such as UFAS, ISO9001 and ISO14001.
• Maintain ethical standards – Soil Association (Organic) Approval and Vegetarian Society Approval.
• Work with Quality, Health and Safety Advisor to ensure safe working of all operations.
• Responsible for Mill staffing and training.
• Ingredient and plant purchasing responsibility.
• Overseeing company drivers, vehicles and external logistics.

Qualifications & Experience

• You will preferably have experience in feed production and/or Agricultural production.
• Proven food production, and/or manufacturing experience is a necessity.
• At least 3 years manufacturing and management experience.
• Team management experience (20+ people).
• Contactable outside normal working hours during peak periods.
• Maintenance experience.
• Shift experience.
• Excellent organisational skills.

Additional Details

You will be working with the Company Directors to ensure continual improvement of manufacture. You should be a natural problem solver, with exceptional communication skills and a proactive approach.

You must have a full UK driving license and reside within 45 minutes of our Norfolk Head Office.

Salary, company car, bonus, benefits and future health care commensurate with experience. Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications, we are unable to respond to everyone individually; however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward. If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch. Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Todd Hayes Ltd