Site Leader, 24/7 Food & Feed Operations

Ravago-9; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SugaRich UK Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Manager for its Knowsley site, responsible for safe, compliant, and efficient operations 24/7. You will lead production, engineering, health & safety, and quality teams, ensuring delivery to customers while maintaining regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, cost control, and a track record in regulated facilities with FEMAS and ISO 14001 accreditation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operational management within food/feed/waste processing or similar regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and environmental management.
• Experience managing accredited systems (FEMAS, ISO 14001, HACCP, or similar).
• Demonstrable track record of leading teams in a 24/7 operational environment.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Food Science, Environmental Management, or Business Management.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or higher) in Health & Safety.
• Knowledge of feed/food safety regulations and quality systems.
• Experience of capital project delivery and engineering management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership to the site team, ensuring alignment with company values, policies, and objectives.
• Lead a cross-functional team covering production, engineering, health & safety, feed safety and quality.
• Foster a positive culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective communication across shifts in a 24/7 operation.
• Act as the site lead for Health & Safety, ensuring full compliance with legislative requirements and company policies.
• Drive proactive risk management and accident prevention initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001 and maintain high environmental performance standards.
• Maintain site compliance with FEMAS standards and other relevant feed safety requirements.
• Ensure all quality management systems are adhered to and continuously improved
• Respond promptly to any non-conformance or customer complaints, driving corrective actions.
• Oversee all aspects of production to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and product consistency.
• Deliver customer orders on time, in full, and to specification.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Ensure effective planned maintenance (PPM) and engineering support for site operations.
• Drive asset care, equipment reliability, and capital project delivery in conjunction with the central engineering team.
• Manage, coach, and develop the site team of 28 direct employees.
• Ensure training and competency frameworks are in place.
• Lead recruitment, succession planning, and performance management at site level.
• Manage the site budget, reporting on KPIs and collaborating with central functions.

Skills

Operational leadership

Health & safety knowledge

Quality management

Budget management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Food Science, Environmental Management, or Business Management

NEBOSH General Certificate (or higher) in Health & Safety

Job description

SugaRich UK Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Manager for its Knowsley site, responsible for safe, compliant, and efficient operations 24/7. You will lead production, engineering, health & safety, and quality teams, ensuring delivery to customers while maintaining regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, cost control, and a track record in regulated facilities with FEMAS and ISO 14001 accreditation.