Operations Manager: Lead & Improve in 24/7 Fresh Produce

Corvin Fox; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Wider benefits

Job summary

Corvin Fox is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a busy fresh produce operation in Ely, Cambridgeshire. You’ll manage five direct reports across the shift, with around 80–100 colleagues plus agency labour, and drive practical improvements in waste, yield, cost and efficiency.

The role focuses on coaching the existing leadership team to take greater ownership of the operation, while providing room to develop towards broader leadership responsibility and to work with senior leaders

Qualifications

• Strong operational leadership experience in manufacturing, preferably food or fresh produce.
• Experience leading and developing Shift Managers/Leaders with a track record of improving performance through people.
• Practical continuous improvement experience across waste, yield, cost, efficiency and standards.
• Demonstrated collaborative style and ability to drive results without heroics.

Responsibilities

• Lead five direct reports across the shift, with around 80-100 people plus agency labour.
• Coach, develop and enable the leadership team to take greater ownership of the operation.
• Identify where improvements can be made and work with people closest to the process to implement them.
• Support the senior leadership agenda and develop towards broader leadership responsibilities.

Skills

Operational leadership

Continuous improvement

People management

Lean

Job description

Corvin Fox is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a busy fresh produce operation in Ely, Cambridgeshire. You’ll manage five direct reports across the shift, with around 80–100 colleagues plus agency labour, and drive practical improvements in waste, yield, cost and efficiency.

The role focuses on coaching the existing leadership team to take greater ownership of the operation, while providing room to develop towards broader leadership responsibility and to work with senior leaders