Senior Ops Manager - FMCG Production & Warehousing

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Lenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Brown Recruitment is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for a well-established FMCG business in Kent. You will own the fast-paced production, packing and warehousing operation, driving improvements in performance, efficiency and profitability.

You will lead across Production, Packing, Quality and Warehousing, develop the leadership team, manage budgets and costings, and partner with Commercial, Technical, Quality, HR and Transport to raise standards of food safety and customer

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Operations Management or senior operational leadership role within a reputable FMCG company.
• Experience leading a sizeable, multi-shift or 24/7 operation, across production and warehouse.
• Strong people leadership, developing talent and building accountability and engagement.
• Track record of improving operational performance, productivity, labour efficiency, yield and waste.
• Commercial and financial acumen, owning budgets, costings and forecasting.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement and automation opportunities.
• Understanding of food safety, quality, traceability, GMP, health and safety and audits.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret KPIs and drive improvements.
• Visible, hands-on leadership style engaging teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations across Production, Packing, Quality and Warehousing.
• Own operational budgets, costings and forecasting to maximise site profitability.
• Drive productivity, labour efficiency, yield and waste reduction.
• Use KPIs and data to identify underperformance and deliver sustainable improvements.
• Develop and strengthen the operational leadership team and culture of accountability.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Technical, Quality, HR and Transport to optimise processes.

Skills

Operations leadership

Production management

Labour productivity

Budgeting & cost control

KPI analysis

Continuous improvement

Food safety & GMP

Job description

Henderson Brown Recruitment is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for a well-established FMCG business in Kent. You will own the fast-paced production, packing and warehousing operation, driving improvements in performance, efficiency and profitability.

You will lead across Production, Packing, Quality and Warehousing, develop the leadership team, manage budgets and costings, and partner with Commercial, Technical, Quality, HR and Transport to raise standards of food safety and customer