Operations Manager

Russell Taylor Group; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee logistics and team performance in a dynamic food manufacturing environment. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills, as well as a hands-on approach to solving operational challenges. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with livestock welfare regulations and optimizing operational processes through data analysis. If you are passionate about leading teams and driving operational excellence in the food sector, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations within agriculture or food manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics and ensure compliance in livestock movement.
• Lead the tech team and support data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving

Knowledge of Livestock Regulations

Tools

Excel

CRM Systems

Job description

Vacancy Title: Operations Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Wrexham
Industry: Food/FMCG MANUFACTURING
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 per annum
Start Date: 2025-04-07
REF: J91983336
Contact Name: Joe Appleby
Contact Email: [e-mail]
Vacancy Published: 3 days ago

Operations Manager Main Responsibilities:

• Logistics Coordination: Manage the smooth, compliant movement of livestock between facilities, working closely with farmers and hauliers to optimise schedules.
• Team Leadership: Guide the tech team, ensuring systems for traceability and reporting run efficiently and meet operational needs.
• Data-Driven Operations: Track key metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and support data-led decision-making across the business.
• Compliance & Standards: Uphold high standards of welfare, legal compliance, and operational best practice across all sites.

Operations Manager Required Attributes:

• Experience in operations, ideally within agriculture, food and beverage manufacturing, or supply chain settings.
• Strong team leadership and communication skills.
• Confident handling data and using tools like Excel or CRM systems.
• A hands-on, solution-focused approach.
• Knowledge of livestock welfare and movement regulations (preferred).

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