Unit Manager - Food Manufacturing

This is Alexander Faraday Limited; Gatwick; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Gatwick seeks an experienced Site/Unit Manager to lead food production and logistics operations. The successful candidate will manage all departments involved in food production, ensure quality standards, and develop a large team of over 250 employees. Strong communication skills and a Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or a related field are essential. A full UK driving license is required, along with experience in HACCP compliance and lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or logistics managing 250+ employees.
• Operational understanding of HACCP and COSHH.
• Ambitious and driven individual required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all departments in food production and transportation.
• Monitor staff training programs and develop the team.
• Ensure production standards and customer service are met.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Operational efficiency

Lean initiatives

Education

Bachelor's in Operations Management or related field

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced Site / Unit Manager with experience in the food manufacturing industry, to lead and oversee the food production, warehousing, transportation, quality standards and customer delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and Lead all Departments in terms of Food production, Transportation, Equipment Processing, Stores / Warehouse, Dish-room, Quality Assurance / QHSE Compliance and Transportation
• Monitor the staff training programmes and develop the team
• Ensure production standards and customer service requirements are met
• Lead and manage the senior leadership team
• Continuous improvement
• Support, assist and develop lean initiatives and quality initiatives to achieve operational efficiencies
• Maintain customer communication and relationships
• Manage projects within the Unit

Skills & requirements

• Bachelors in Operations Management, Business Management, or related field.
• Experience in catering or food manufacturing, logistics, or food industry indirectly managing 250+ level employees
• Operational understanding of HACCP, COSHH, DVLA requirements
• Must be an ambitions and driven individual
• Have excellent communication skills
• Full UK driving license