Senior Operations Leader — Dairy & Food Manufacturing

Heler Foods; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Heler Foods Creamery is seeking an experienced Head of Operations to lead our site, drive safety, quality, service and cost performance. The role covers end-to-end milk conversion to value-added products, including cheese, cream, water and WPC, with a focus on continuous improvement.

You will lead cross-functional teams, uphold GMP, food safety and environmental standards, manage budgets and KPIs, and collaborate with Engineering on CAPEX projects to deliver ROI.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level or diploma in management, food science or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior management/operational leadership role.
• Experience in chilled food manufacturing, preferably dairy or process manufacturing.
• NEBOSH certification for occupational health and safety.
• HACCP Level 3 or above certification.
• Strong continuous improvement experience and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site operations, converting milk to value-added products at lowest sustainable cost.
• Own health & safety, food safety, quality and environmental standards compliance.
• Drive GMP, hygiene, CIP and food safety across the operation.
• Deliver annual volume targets and manage seasonality with Planning.
• Lead budgets and KPIs, driving year-on-year improvements.
• Ensure multi-skilled staffing, training plans and succession at management level.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Projects on CAPEX with ROI benefits.
• Provide updates and recommendations to senior leadership and the Board.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Data-driven

Communication

Education

Graduate or Diploma qualification in Management, Food Science or related discipline

NEBOSH certified

HACCP Level 3 or above

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Heler Foods Creamery is seeking an experienced Head of Operations to lead our site, drive safety, quality, service and cost performance. The role covers end-to-end milk conversion to value-added products, including cheese, cream, water and WPC, with a focus on continuous improvement.

You will lead cross-functional teams, uphold GMP, food safety and environmental standards, manage budgets and KPIs, and collaborate with Engineering on CAPEX projects to deliver ROI.