Operations Manager

Operations Manager c. 60,000 Car Allowance Benefits Lancashire Job reference: GG/3964 Overview Would you like to join one of the UKs leading food manufacturer? This a multi-billion pound business and, as Operations Manager for their site in Lancashire, you will play a key role in transforming one of their new facilities. In this role, you will play a key role in deploying new systems and ways of working and transforming the culture of production. The Role The successful Operations Manager will: Lead the sites operations strategy in line with the wider companys business plan. Drive site KPIs to achieve best-in-class performance across safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people. Build and sustain a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. Lead, coach and develop a team of operational leaders and shift-based colleagues. Champion HSE and Food Safety compliance, working closely with Technical and HSE functions. Use Lean, Six Sigma and DMAIC methodologies to deliver measurable improvement in efficiency and performance. Promote data-driven decision making and build operational excellence across all teams. The Candidate The successful Operations Manager will have: Proven experience in FMCG manufacturing operations (food experience ideal). Strong leadership and coaching skills with experience managing large, fast-moving teams. Analytical and data-driven, with a solid grasp of operational KPIs and performance systems. Excellent communicator who inspires collaboration across functions. Passionate about continuous improvement and people development. Next Steps To apply for this Operations Manager role, click apply or contact Gilbert Gregory on 07463222578 or [email protected] quoting reference GG/3964. About Your Recruitment Agency Gregory Walker is a specialist food and drink manufacturing recruitment agency. We are on a mission to provide the most efficient, transparent and enjoyable recruitment service in the industry. Here is our most recent candidate recommendation: Gregory Walker got in touch about a role on a Thursday and within 6 days everything was sorted, and Id accepted the role. Easy to work with and great communication which is everything! 55b20050-bc17-4e5d-bfce-3c406318dffc

Created: 2025-11-05