Site Manager

Ravago; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SugaRich UK Ltd seeks a Site Manager for the Knowsley site to lead a 24/7 operation, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient performance across production, engineering, health & safety, feed safety and quality. You will guide a cross-functional team and uphold FEMAS and ISO 14001 standards while delivering on-time customer orders.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting and continuous improvement focus, with responsibility for 28 direct reports and collaboration with central functions to

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operational management within food/feed or similar regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and environmental management.
• Experience managing accredited systems (FEMAS, ISO 14001, HACCP, or similar).
• Demonstrated track record leading teams in a 24/7 operational environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to engage teams at all levels.
• Experience managing budgets and driving operational performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership to the site team, ensuring alignment with company values, policies, and objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams covering production, engineering, health & safety, feed safety, and quality.
• Foster a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee all aspects of production to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and product consistency.
• Drive asset care, equipment reliability, and capital project delivery with central engineering support.
• Manage, coach, and develop the site team of 28 direct employees; drive recruitment and succession planning.
• Manage the site budget, report KPIs on safety, quality, service, and cost; collaborate with central functions.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Budget management

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering degree

NEBOSH General Certificate

Environmental management knowledge

Job description

www.SugaRich.co.uk

About SugaRich UK

SugaRich UK Ltd is the UK’s leading processor of former foods, producing high-quality, sustainable animal feed ingredients. Operating across eight processing sites, our mission is to transform surplus food into valuable feed for livestock. Our Knowsley site, one of the company’s largest, runs a 24/7 operation and holds FEMAS and ISO 14001 accreditations.

The role

The Site Manager will have full responsibility for the safe, compliant, and efficient running of the Knowsley site. This role requires strong leadership, operational excellence, and a focus on safety, quality, and service delivery. The Site Manager will lead a cross-functional team and ensure adherence to regulatory, environmental, and customer requirements.

Key responsibilities

Leadership and site management

• Provide strong leadership to the site team, ensuring alignment with company values, policies, and objectives.
• Manage 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.

Health, safety and environment

• 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.

Feed safety and quality

• 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.

Operations and production

• 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.

Engineering and maintenance

• Ensure effective planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and engineering support for site operations.
• Drive asset care, equipment reliability, and capital project delivery in conjunction with the central engineering team.

People management

• 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.

Financial and commercial accountability

• Manage the site budget, ensuring cost control and efficiency.
• Report on key performance indicators (KPIs), including safety, quality, service, and cost.
• Work closely with central functions (Supply Chain, HR, Engineering, SHEQ) to deliver company objectives.

Experience and qualifications

Essential

• Proven experience in an operational management role 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.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to engage teams at all levels.
• Experience managing budgets and driving operational performance improvements.

Desirable

• 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.

Personal attributes

• Results-driven, resilient, and pragmatic.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and decision-making capability.
• Strong organisational and planning ability.
• Collaborative leadership style with a focus on coaching and team development.
• Commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement.

Ready to apply?

If you are results-driven, people-focused, and passionate about operational excellence, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a growing and sustainable business.

www.SugaRich.co.uk