Senior OPEX Leader - Multi-Site FMCG Excellence (Travel)

Oliver Carol Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Operational Excellence (OPEX) Manager for a European FMCG manufacturer. The role involves extensive travel (75-80%) across the UK and mainland Europe, leading improvement initiatives on site. Ideally, candidates will have strong OPEX and continuous improvement experience in fast-paced manufacturing and be fluent in English, plus either Italian, French, or German. The position offers a salary of £70,000 - £85,000 plus car allowance and additional perks.

Benefits

Car allowance

Private medical

Additional bonuses and allowances

Qualifications

• Strong OPEX experience in FMCG or high-volume manufacturing.
• Fluency in English plus either Italian, French, or German.
• Experience managing performance in multi-site operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational excellence across multiple factories in Europe.
• Travel extensively, visiting sites for on-site coaching and workshops.
• Use Lean and continuous improvement tools to enhance productivity.

Skills

OPEX experience

Continuous Improvement

Multilingual (English + Italian, French, or German)

Lean tools knowledge

Digital tools proficiency

Tools

ERP systems

MIS systems

MES systems

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Operational Excellence (OPEX) Manager for a European FMCG manufacturer. The role involves extensive travel (75-80%) across the UK and mainland Europe, leading improvement initiatives on site. Ideally, candidates will have strong OPEX and continuous improvement experience in fast-paced manufacturing and be fluent in English, plus either Italian, French, or German. The position offers a salary of £70,000 - £85,000 plus car allowance and additional perks.