Site Manager

Curve Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Private medical cover

Pension

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Curve Group is seeking a hands-on Site Manager for a food manufacturing operation in the West Midlands. You will own site operations across manufacturing, engineering, warehousing and facilities, while staying visible on the shop floor and planning for the longer term.

You will lead safety, quality, service and performance, manage budgets and drive continuous improvement with the leadership team. A competitive package includes a performance bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in food manufacturing.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across multiple functions.
• Familiarity with BRCGS and GMP requirements.
• HACCP Level 3 or 4 qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of the site with clear standards and accountability.
• Strengthen food safety and health and safety culture to meet standards.
• Deliver production and warehousing plans, improve productivity and service.
• Manage budgets and resources, reduce waste and costs without compromising quality.
• Coach and develop the site team and sustain improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering on maintenance and efficiency projects.
• Use performance data to report progress and guide decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Continuous improvement

Food safety culture

Education

NEBOSH

IOSH

HACCP Level 3/4

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Benefits: Performance bonus, private medical cover, pension and 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

We’re recruiting a Site Manager for an established food manufacturing business in the West Midlands. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a complete site operation, lead its people and make a measurable difference to safety, quality, service and performance.

You’ll oversee manufacturing, engineering, warehousing and facilities, working closely with the wider leadership team to turn business priorities into practical improvements on site. The role calls for someone who enjoys being visible on the shop floor as well as planning for the longer term.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the site, setting clear standards and building accountability across teams.
• Strengthen food safety and health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with BRCGS, GMP and relevant requirements.
• Deliver production and warehousing plans while improving productivity, equipment reliability and customer service.
• Manage budgets and resources, reducing waste and operating costs without compromising quality.
• Coach and develop the site team, supporting managers to solve problems and sustain improvements.
• Work with engineering on planned maintenance, downtime reduction and projects that improve capacity or efficiency.
• Use performance data to identify priorities, report progress and guide decisions.

What we’re looking for

You’ll have management experience in food manufacturing and a track record of leading teams across more than one function. You’ll be comfortable taking responsibility for site performance, budgets and continuous improvement. Experience working to BRCGS standards and a HACCP Level 3 or 4 qualification are required. We’re open to backgrounds across chilled, frozen and ambient food production, including ready meals, bakery, sauces, oils, meat and dairy.

Qualifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, Food Safety Level 4 or Lean Six Sigma would be useful, as would experience supplying food service customers or major retailers.

Why consider this role?

You’ll have the scope to influence how the site runs: developing its people, improving performance and helping shape its future. The business offers a competitive package, including an annual performance bonus, private medical cover, pension and 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.

If you’re a hands‑on food manufacturing leader who can bring people with you and deliver lasting improvement, we’d like to hear from you.