Operations Manager (Night Shift)

Focus Management Consultants Ltd; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for the night shift in the West Midlands. This role requires strong leadership to oversee factory operations and implement strategic processes to meet KPIs. Candidates must have proven experience in large, complex food manufacturing sites and possess excellent people management skills. The shift pattern is 4 on 4 off nights from 6 PM to 6 AM.

Qualifications

• Proven site leadership experience in large food manufacturing environments.
• Strong leadership qualities plus influential communication skills.
• Experience in leading engineering functions is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead all factory operations and ensure KPIs are met.
• Implement strategic processes to promote operational excellence.
• Manage engineering planned preventative maintenance effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Process Improvement

Strategic Planning

Team Collaboration

Job description

Operations Manager (Night Shift)
£70,000 - £75,000
West Midlands

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!

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