Site Manager

Michael Page (UK); West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the West Midlands is looking for an operational leader to drive health, safety, and environmental culture, ensure operational performance, and lead team development. Successful candidates will have experience in food production and a track record of driving continuous improvement. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression within an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Professional development

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• Strong operational leader with experience in food manufacturing environments.
• Track record of driving change and continuous improvement.
• Ability to develop teams and influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and embed a health, safety, and environmental culture.
• Drive operational performance and meet key performance indicators.
• Manage recruitment and development of the team.

Skills

Operational leadership

Experience in food manufacturing

Communication and collaboration

Continuous improvement

Job description

About Our Client

Our client are a market leading food manufacturer serving major national retailers, food service giants, and blue-chip corporations. With their headquarters in the heart of the West Midlands, they are a business built on ambition, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.

Job Description

• A strong leader to lead and embed a world-class Health, Safety & Environmental culture.
• Drive operational performance across, production, distribution and warehousing to meet and exceed company KPI's.
• Provide strong, supportive leadership through training, developing and motivating your team.
• Oversee daily site operations with a focus on efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure effective communication and support across departments.
• Lead the operational support of the businesses strategic planning and execution to drive sustainable site growth.
• Manage recruitment, performance, and development of your team.
• Monitor and report on operational performance and progress.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO standards, and other regulatory or best practice frameworks.
• Take ownership of site resources, drive capital projects, and cost control initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

• A strong operational leader with experience in food manufacturing or food production environments (desirable).
• Experience of working in a modern EPR's operational environment, and adept at using technology.
• Someone who has a track record of driving controlled change through their team. Thrives on accountability and drives continuous improvement.
• Has the experience of developing the team and FLM's.
• Has the potential in the future to progress through to more senior roles within the business.
• Strong communicator and collaborator, able to influence and inspire at all levels.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work within a respected organisation in the FMCG industry
• Potential for career progression and professional development
• Inclusive company culture that values employee contributions