Operations Manager

Samworth Brothers; Stretford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Extended leave

Free on-site parking

Onsite gym

Holiday purchase scheme

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Samworth Brothers in Manchester seeks an Operations Leader to head a multi-shift team including three Shift Managers and a Hygiene Manager. You will set strategic direction, champion safety, quality, people engagement, productivity and cost performance, while shaping site future plans.

As a key member of the Operations Management Team, you’ll influence business planning, support capital projects, drive continuous improvement, and ensure teams stay engaged, capable and focused on delivering

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading large manufacturing teams.
• Bakery or food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proven track record of operational improvements.
• Strong leadership, coaching and people development skills.
• HACCP Level 3, Food Safety Level 3, IOSH Managing Safely.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Health, Safety and Environmental culture across the site.
• Drive operational performance against KPIs relating to people, quality, service, and cost.
• Build high-performing teams through coaching and development.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Partner with Technical, Engineering, Supply Chain, Health & Safety, Commercial and NPD teams to deliver site objectives.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance performance and profitability.
• Support and lead capital investment projects that improve operational capability and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Operations leadership

HACCP Level 3

Food Safety Level 3

IOSH Managing Safely

Continuous improvement

Team coaching

Job description

Reporting to the Operations Director, you'll lead a team including three Shift Managers and a Hygiene Manager, providing strategic direction and inspirational leadership across our operational teams. You'll be responsible for delivering outstanding results across safety, quality, people engagement, productivity, and cost performance while helping to shape the future direction of the site. Working as a key member of the Operations Management Team, you'll influence business planning, support capital investment projects, champion continuous improvement, and ensure our teams remain engaged, capable, and focused on delivering exceptional results.,

• Leading and developing a positive Health, Safety and Environmental culture across the site.
• Driving operational performance against key business KPIs relating to people, quality, service, and cost.
• Building high-performing teams through coaching, development, and effective leadership.
• Ensuring compliance with all food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Partnering with Technical, Engineering, Supply Chain, Health & Safety, Commercial and NPD teams to deliver site objectives.
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities to enhance performance and profitability.
• Supporting and leading capital investment projects that improve operational capability and efficiency.

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You'll bring the following skills and experience:

• Significant experience leading large manufacturing teams.
• Experience within food manufacturing, with bakery experience highly desirable.
• A proven track record of delivering operational improvements and sustainable performance gains.
• Strong leadership, coaching and people development skills.
• HACCP Level 3.
• Food Safety Level 3.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification.

Based in Manchester, Soreen is a cherished part of the Samworth Brothers family. With over 85 years of baking heritage, we're the proud makers of the UK's favourite fruit and malt loaves-enjoyed by more than 1.1 million consumers every week.

Soreen blends the success of a leading bakery with the warmth of an iconic brand, fuelled by passion, innovation, and a commitment to quality. Behind every slice is a team of outstanding, dedicated professionals who bring our products to life. At Soreen, we're more than just a bakery-we're a family. Our collaborative culture and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive. Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!

We're building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.

• Company pension scheme
• Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Opportunity for extended leave
• Free on-site parking
• Onsite gym
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities