Operations / Manufacturing Manager - Food

Atom Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations / Manufacturing Manager to oversee multiple manufacturing sites in a dynamic environment. This full-time role involves developing manufacturing capabilities, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and managing a skilled team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemical engineering and experience in regulated manufacturing. Join a forward-thinking company that values strategic decision-making and offers a competitive salary along with benefits. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and are ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in chemical engineering or processing is essential.
• Leadership in regulated manufacturing environments is a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple manufacturing sites and ensure compliance.
• Develop production plans and maintain equipment.

Skills

Leadership in BRC or GMP manufacturing

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Strategic decision-making

Proficiency in MS Office

Customer service experience

Education

Background in Chemical Engineering

Leadership experience in regulated operations

Tools

Forklift Truck

Job description

Our Client is a specialty supplier and manufacturer of raw materials for the UK Chemical, Food & Pharmaceutical Industries.

They are seeking an Operations / Manufacturing Manager, based in Redditch, Worcestershire. This is a full-time, permanent role.

Job Purpose

• Manage multiple manufacturing sites, including a site specializing in food supplements, personal care, pharma products, and a chemical production facility, along with a warehouse operation for specialties.
• Develop manufacturing capabilities for new processes and ensure H, S, E & Q compliance in operations.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing

• Manage an agile manufacturing and facilities maintenance team.
• Develop production plans and schedules.
• Maintain equipment proactively.
• Develop and write SOPs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with BRC, GMP, and chemical regulations.
• Participate in teams for new manufacturing processes.
• Transfer processes from R&D to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with QRESH & Innovation teams.
• Lead capital investments for processing equipment and commissioning projects, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Oversee cleaning, sanitation, and waste management.
• Support HACCP, TACCP, VACCP plans.

Warehouse Management

• Coordinate with the Warehouse Manager on specialty warehousing operations.
• Handle repacking and re-labelling of goods.
• Arrange transport and dispatch goods.

Health and Safety

• Manage operations risk assessments and COSHH assessments.
• Ensure proper handling and relay hazardous information via MSDS.
• Produce DGN when necessary.
• Ensure safe unloading of raw materials and mapping of chemicals and ingredients.
• Apply segregation rules for storage.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Background in Chemical Engineering or Chemical Processing.
• Leadership experience in BRC or GMP manufacturing or similar regulated operations.
• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail, especially weights and measures.
• Ability to work under deadlines and thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Enthusiasm for change and adaptability.
• Strategic and swift decision-making skills.
• Self-motivated with stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Professional telephone manner.
• Experience in a customer service environment.

Desirable Qualifications

• Forklift Truck license.
• Knowledge of chemical handling, labelling, and packing regulations (training provided).
• GMP or BRC operational experience.
• Chemical manufacturing operational experience.

The salary is £55,000 per annum plus benefits.

To apply, send your CV to Lorraine Roger, Director at Atom Recruitment Ltd.