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

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Multi-Site Operational Excellence Manager for a leading FMCG manufacturer. The role demands significant travel (75-80%) across the UK and Europe, engaging directly with plant staff to drive improvements using Lean tools and digital systems. Candidates must have strong operational excellence experience, proficiency in English and another language, and a passion for making operational processes more efficient. This is a unique opportunity to influence manufacturing culture and capability across multiple sites.

Benefits

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Bonuses and allowances

Qualifications

• Strong experience in driving Operational Excellence in manufacturing.
• Fluency in English and at least one additional European language required.
• Proven ability to manage performance and influence teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead OPEX initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Conduct site visits and engage with plant staff.
• Implement and optimize digital tools for operational improvement.

Skills

Operational Excellence experience

Multi-lingual skills (English plus Italian, French, or German)

Experience in FMCG or high-volume manufacturing

Tools

ERP

MES

MIS

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking a Multi-Site Operational Excellence Manager for a leading FMCG manufacturer. The role demands significant travel (75-80%) across the UK and Europe, engaging directly with plant staff to drive improvements using Lean tools and digital systems. Candidates must have strong operational excellence experience, proficiency in English and another language, and a passion for making operational processes more efficient. This is a unique opportunity to influence manufacturing culture and capability across multiple sites.