Senior Factory & Operations Leader | Change Management

Zest Recruitment Group; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for a well-established, complex site in the food manufacturing sector. You will join the SLT and drive change, balancing short-term improvements with a long-term operations strategy.

You will deputise for the Site Director, lead Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement, manage large teams, and coordinate across departments to improve costs, service, quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience leading on large, complex food manufacturing sites.
• Proven track record in improving cost, quality, service and safety.
• Senior leadership experience with SKUs-rich operations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver short-term change management and long-term operations strategy.
• Deputise for the Site Director and lead Manufacturing and CI functions.
• Drive improvement projects to enhance performance and safety.

Skills

People leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Change management

Job description

Zest Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for a well-established, complex site in the food manufacturing sector. You will join the SLT and drive change, balancing short-term improvements with a long-term operations strategy.

You will deputise for the Site Director, lead Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement, manage large teams, and coordinate across departments to improve costs, service, quality and safety.