Senior Plant Operations Leader

Escape; Stirling; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Escape, based just north of the central belt, seeks an experienced Operations Manager to assume overall responsibility for the performance and day-to-day management of a large, multi-shift manufacturing site. You will lead production, engineering, hygiene and processing with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Reporting to the senior operations leadership team, the successful candidate will manage approximately 80 employees and a team of direct reports,

Qualifications

• Extensive management experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience leading a multi-shift, labour-intensive operation.
• Strong commercial awareness with P&L responsibility.
• Proven ability to develop and coach staff.
• Structured, systematic approach with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site production activities from raw materials through to finished product, ensuring plans are achieved efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing efficiency, product quality and cost reduction.
• Establish and monitor KPIs with robust reporting and performance management.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, quality, hygiene, Health & Safety, GMP and environmental compliance.
• Lead, develop and manage employees, including recruitment, inductions, appraisals, and disciplinary processes where required.
• Oversee production shift management, processing, engineering, hygiene and site activities, ensuring safety and on-time delivery.
• Work with Technical teams on audits including BRC and retailer requirements.
• Support factory trials and new product or process initiatives.
• Analyze monthly production P&L and forecast costs within budget.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Continuous improvement

People development

Operational performance

Job description

Escape, based just north of the central belt, seeks an experienced Operations Manager to assume overall responsibility for the performance and day-to-day management of a large, multi-shift manufacturing site. You will lead production, engineering, hygiene and processing with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Reporting to the senior operations leadership team, the successful candidate will manage approximately 80 employees and a team of direct reports,