Operation Manager (Shift Based) Food Manufacturing

Summary

This role is an excellent opportunity to join a leading chilled food manufacturer at their largest site.  The role reports into the Manufacturing Manager and has responsibility for Operations.   The site manufacturers chilled products for a range of leading Retailers.

Job Description

Part of a large and dynamic food manufacturer.  The culture is focused on Teamwork and Achievement. The company has successful personal development plans in place and is able to offer excellent career opportunities due to the number of different sites in the UK and Europe.

The role reports into the Manufacturing Manager and is accountable for the Food Production Operation.  Its focus is to ensure that the Shift managers, Team Leaders and Operatives fully understand the manufacturing strategy and how their accountabilities input into the overall plan.  The role is focused on ensuring the right systems are in place and that the KPI targets are constantly meet and exceeded.  

The role, proactively look at ways to improve the factory operation through continuous improvement and involving the manufacturing teams and different functions to improve business performance.

The role is accountable for Team Development ensuring that there is succession planning within the team from operative, team leader, shift management levels.

The role is focused on ensuring there is excellent communication through visible communication and verbally methods at all levels within the manufacturing environment

The role is based on a 4on 4 off shift pattern 6am – 6pm

You must have experience of Production/Operations/Factory Management within a fast paced  food-manufacturing environment, ideally chilled food.  You will have a successful track record of achievement through improving productivity, continuous improvement and building factory teams.   

The Operation Manager vacancy is available immediately so apply today

Ref CCN8285