Plant Operations Manager - Food Manufacturing

The Sterling Choice; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sterling Choice is seeking a Factory Manager to lead the production floor in the Cambridge area, directing shift managers and driving performance. You will spend most of your time on the production floor, understanding what holds the operation back, and turning improvements into tangible results.

You will oversee a team, implement upcoming automation projects, and provide clear direction, feedback, and accountability to ensure consistency, engagement, and safe, efficient operation on site in

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in food manufacturing.
• Evidence of improving performance on the shop floor.
• Judgement to know when to provide support or take firmer action.

Responsibilities

• Lead the shift managers and spend most of your time on the production floor.
• Improve line performance, complete actions, and make expectations clear.
• Conduct one-to-ones, give useful feedback, and develop managers for more ownership.
• Turn improvement plans into everyday results while managing automation projects over the next five years.
• Hold people to account while keeping the team engaged and motivated.

Job description

The Sterling Choice is seeking a Factory Manager to lead the production floor in the Cambridge area, directing shift managers and driving performance. You will spend most of your time on the production floor, understanding what holds the operation back, and turning improvements into tangible results.

You will oversee a team, implement upcoming automation projects, and provide clear direction, feedback, and accountability to ensure consistency, engagement, and safe, efficient operation on site in