Plant Manager: Flavor Facility & Digital Ops Lead

Kerry; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global nutrition company in Runcorn seeks a Plant Manager to lead operational excellence in its new liquid flavour facility. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Operations Management and substantial leadership experience in food manufacturing. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives. The role offers competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Performance bonus

Matched pension scheme up to 10%

Life Assurance

Private Medical Health

Employee benefit platform

Employee Assistance Program

Global Recognition Program

Volunteer day

Share plan available

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a Senior Leadership or Plant Manager role in food manufacturing.
• Experience in the flavour or taste sectors is highly beneficial.
• HACCP and food safety experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support departmental managers to achieve operational performance.
• Facilitate plant compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Identify process improvements to lower production costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Team building

Safety first mindset

Customer orientation

Education

Degree in Operations Management or related field

MBA

Tools

Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH)

Formal Continuous Improvement Training (Kaizan, 5S, etc.)

Job description

A global nutrition company in Runcorn seeks a Plant Manager to lead operational excellence in its new liquid flavour facility. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Operations Management and substantial leadership experience in food manufacturing. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives. The role offers competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.