Site Manager in Wednesbury

Energy Jobline AZ; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputed food manufacturer in Wednesbury is seeking an experienced operational leader to drive excellence across manufacturing and facilities. The ideal candidate will lead a strong culture of health, safety, and environmental compliance, while also motivating their team and ensuring operational performance meets KPIs. Experience in food manufacturing and modern ERP systems is essential. This role provides a great opportunity for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Proven operational leader with experience in food manufacturing or production environments.
• Experience with modern ERP systems to drive efficiency.
• Change leader, proactive and committed to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a world-class Health, Safety & Environmental culture.
• Drive operational performance across production, distribution, and warehousing.
• Provide strong leadership through coaching and motivating your team.

Skills

Operational leadership

Team development

Compliance management

Effective communication

Continuous improvement

Tools

Modern ERP systems

Job description

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Join a Growing Force in the UK Food Industry. My client is one of the UK's leading manufacturers and distributors in the food sector – proudly supplying major retailers, food service providers, and blue‑chip corporations. With their headquarters based in the heart of the West Midlands, they are a business built on ambition, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. The role: Reporting to the Group Operations Manager, you'll take full ownership of our Wednesbury site – driving operational excellence across Manufacturing, Engineering, Warehousing, and Facilities. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping our culture, inspiring teams, and delivering results that move the business forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and embed a world‑class Health, Safety & Environmental culture.
• Drive operational performance across production, distribution, and warehousing to meet and exceed KPIs.
• Provide strong, supportive leadership through coaching, 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 alignment across departments.
• Support the strategic planning and execution of business growth initiatives.
• Manage recruitment, performance, and professional development across the site team.
• Monitor and report on site performance and progress against key metrics.
• Ensure full compliance with GMP, ISO, and all relevant regulatory or best practice frameworks.
• Take ownership of site resources, driving capital projects and cost control initiatives.

About You

• A proven operational leader, ideally with experience in food manufacturing or production environments.
• Experienced in working with modern ERP systems and confident using technology to drive efficiency.
• A change leader – proactive, accountable, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Skilled at developing teams and first‑line managers to achieve their full potential.
• Ambitious and forward‑thinking, with the capability to progress into more senior roles within the business.
• An excellent communicator and collaborator, able to influence and inspire at all levels.

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