Site Operations Manager

Alexander Steele is delighted to have partnered with a highly successful food manufacturing business who are currently looking to appoint their next Site Operations Manager.

The Site Operations Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the operation, ensuring production, logistics and support functions work together effectively to deliver consistent results. The role exists to stabilise, improve and integrate the factory operation over time by building capability, strengthening systems and driving performance across all areas.

In the short term, this will involve getting into the detail to understand and resolve operational challenges. Over time, success in the role is defined by improving how the operation works so that performance becomes consistent, predictable and less dependent on individuals.

On Offer

• £90,000 - £105,000 base salary
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced pension

Role Responsibilities Include

• Own and improve end-to-end operational performance across production and logistics, ensuring output and service levels are consistently achieved.
• Own and continuously improve product quality standards, ensuring the operation consistently meets all food safety and compliance requirements.
• Own delivery of production output and OTIF performance across all shifts that delivers excellent customer outcomes
• Ensure labour is structured, deployed and managed effectively to deliver operational performance at the right cost.
• Leads by example with high standards and strong personal accountability
• Ensure audit readiness and consistent performance under pressure
• Diagnose root causes of performance issues and implement sustainable fixes
• Drive consistency of performance across day, night and weekend operations

Key Qualifications / Experience Required

• More than 10 years’ senior leadership experience within the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, fire and health & safety standards
• ‘Hands on’ leadership qualities.
• Forward-thinking and innovative, always seeking creative solutions to improve operational efficiency and product quality.

If you would like to learn more about this fantastic opportunity, please apply directly with your most recent up to date CV, or call Richard at Alexander Steele Recruitment on 0131 370 9191.