Operations Manager (Night Shift)

Focus Management Consultants; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing firm in West Midlands is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee night shift operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the overall manufacturing strategy, ensuring KPIs are met, and leading a high-performing team across production, engineering, and hygiene departments. Proven leadership experience in large food manufacturing sites is essential. This role offers a unique shift pattern of 4 on 4 off nights from 6 PM to 6 AM.

Qualifications

• Proven site leadership experience in large, complex food manufacturing environments.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Experience in implementing strategic processes for operational success.

Responsibilities

• Lead all factory operations during the night shift.
• Ensure KPIs are met across production, engineering, and hygiene departments.
• Foster a high-performing culture through collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Excellence

Collaboration

Project Management

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Operations Manager (Night Shift), West Midlands

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Client:

Focus Management Consultants

Location:

West Midlands, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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19

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Excellent opportunity for an Operations Manager to lead the night shift for a well-established food manufacturing business!

As the Operations Manager, you will be the senior person on the night shift, responsible for the site, as well as the production, engineering, and hygiene departments.

Your role will involve leading all factory operations and overseeing the overall manufacturing strategy to ensure that all KPIs are met.

This position emphasizes both people and processes. You will be responsible for implementing strategic processes that drive success. The business requires an influential leader who can inspire the team, provide a clear vision, and foster a high-performing culture that ensures collaboration between production, engineering, and hygiene.

You will play a crucial role in promoting operational excellence across the site and creating a culture of continuous improvement.

The role will also entail ensuring that engineering planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) and scheduling are effectively managed, so first-hand experience in leading engineering functions would be advantageous.

This role would suit a site manager, operations manager, or even an engineering manager who possesses strong leadership qualities and gravitas.

To succeed in this position, you must be a pragmatic and influential leader and have proven site leadership experience across large, complex food manufacturing sites.

Please note the shift pattern for this shift is 4on4off nights 6-6.

If you feel you have the right skills and attributes, then please apply!