Operations Manager

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Operations Manager

Are you an established Operations Manager with a background in high care? Knowledge and experience in short shelf-life products? Want to join a company that is on an upwards journey of growth?

Major Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager to join our client, as a key member of the senior management team based in Leicester. For 30 years they have been developing and manufacturing a range of hand crafted pre-sliced desserts and cakes for restaurants, coffee shops and hotels around the UK and Europe.

As the site Operations Manager you will be responsible for the manufacturing operations on a day-to-day basis and adept at driving continuous improvement activities within the scope of the role towards the achievement of operational results and standards. You will be accountable for all operations in terms of Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and Morale, whilst communicating effectively with all key customers (Internal and External) With a key focus to ensure that all business and customer targets and standards are met.

Key responsibilities of an Operations Manager:

Daily management of the full manufacturing process.
Work with all areas on manufacturing to set financial metrics, labour, budget.
Work on CI and lean manufacturing processes with the SMT.
Working with the site Technical Team with factory audits, GMP, BRC, Supplier
Reviewing the performance of all reporting functions - developing teams and streamlining processes.
Work within promoting the company values.
Be a role model in terms of how to collaborate and influence in order to achieve improved performance.
Oversight of production volumes, site efficiency, quality assurance, health & safety. Maximise profitability, drive operational excellence and develop continuous improvement strategies for production.
Carrying out KPI review, implementation.
Work on developing a succession plan.
Carrying out performance reviews with management.
Lead the application of our high quality, legal and safety standards across all production and operation areas.
Develop and lead a high-performing team to ensure the highest standards are delivered and provide guidance. and coaching for those responsible for the day-to-day production operations.
Prioritise our guiding principles of Value, Quality, people, and innovation.'
Chair operations meetings.
Promote teamwork to ensure maximum involvement of all in improving performance and standards.
Establish initiatives that ensure the most effective return for the resources.Skills & Experience required as an Operations Manager:

A minimum of 5 years' experience within high care & short shelf life
Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and quality control standards
Ability to troubleshoot production issues and implement solutions effectively
Experience in leading a team through change
A proven track record in developing others and encouraging decision making and accountability at the right level is essential for the role
Previous experience of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement processes are essential.
BRCG experience
Experience in managing an engineering function.
Qualification in Food Science, Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline career progression.
HACCP Level 3 minimum
Level 3 Food Safety minimum
H&S qualificationWhat's in for you?

Salary up to £70,000
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension fund
Career progressionIf you are interested, please click apply now and one of our recruitment specialists will be in touch.

Major Recruitment are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straight forward.

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