Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Location: South Wales

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business in South Wales. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving operational performance, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety and efficiency, and leading a high-performing production team.

This position is ideal for a commercially minded operations professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing facility, ensuring production targets are achieved.
• Manage and develop production, planning and operational teams to deliver high performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, efficiency and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, quality, health and safety, and legislative requirements.
• Monitor and improve KPIs relating to output, waste, labour, service levels and operational performance.
• Work collaboratively with Planning, Engineering, Technical, Procurement and Supply Chain teams.
• Support budget management and cost control across the operation.
• Develop a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and overall operational performance.
• Champion customer service by ensuring products are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards.

About You

• Proven leadership experience within a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production, operational and people management.
• Experience driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially aware with the ability to balance quality, cost and service.
• Confident analysing operational data and implementing improvements.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, quality and health & safety standards.
• A proactive, hands-on leader who enjoys developing high-performing teams.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing food manufacturer.
• A senior leadership role with genuine autonomy and influence.
• Long-term career development within a progressive business.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

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