Job Reference: BBBH8933.1
Job Duration:
Start date: ASAP
Description:
HEAD OF OPERATIONS - FMCG
DARWEN AREA / LANCASHIRE
£85,000 to £120,000 BASE + ANNUAL BONUS + BENEFITS
THE COMPANY:
We're proud to have been exclusivelyappointed as the sole agency to support a highly successful FMCG Manufacturing business located in the Darwen area who is seeking an experienced Head of Operations to join the business.
As Head of Operations, you'll be joining the Senior Leadership Teamand will report into the main Board of Directors. This role requires a Head of Operations who has a good mix of hands-on &strategic management expertise to ensure that key operational objectives are achieved.
The successful candidate will be tasked with leading a multi-site operation within very close proximity with direct management responsibility for 6 department headsand indirect responsibility for circa 150 personnel. Responsible for site capital expenditure, budgets and leading projects including engineering.
You'll need to have led an operation which includes the full manufacturing cycle from production, warehousing, engineering, planning, health & safety, and continuous improvement.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Operations who is seeking a rewarding challenge within a fast-paced FMCG business, that is rapidly expanding.
OVERVIEW: HEAD OF OPERATIONS ROLE:
* Full responsibility for leading all operational functions including (Manufacturing, HSE, Engineering, Production, Planning, Warehouse, Continuous Improvement), which operates across 4 sites in close proximity
* Undertaking a dual hands-on operational lead role whilst devising clear annual operational strategies. Leading a team of 6 direct reports and circa 150 indirect reports.
* Full budget responsibility for the operation including CAPEX spend
* Lead projects forsite capital expenditure including engineering projects.
* Delivery of the site Operation Excellence objectives, supporting continuous improvement, streamlining processes and performance improvement
* Accountable for compliance with all business regulatory policies compliance.
* Develop and agree annual budget plan for Operations and ensuring budget requirements are achieved* Ensure all reporting is effective, completed and escalated appropriately
* Accountability for all accidents or dangerousoccurrences to be reported by the company to the enforcing authority where required by the reporting of injuries, diseases, anddangerous occurrences regulations
* Support a culture of positive safety in compliance with HSE requirements
THE PERSON:* Must have held a Head of Operations / Director of Operations / Operations Director position, or similar, within a manufacturing business, from an FMCG background
* A strong people leader with excellent communication skills is vital for this position* Ability to demonstrate excellent hands-on leadership and strategic planning experience
* Must have experience of Budget Setting, Budget Management and CAPEX
* Experience within a Meat Manufacturing Environment with good knowledge of Food Hygiene and HCAPP standards is not essential but would be a significant advantage
* An excellent understanding of the engineering process would be a big advantage
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Head of Operations via the advertisement for immediate consideration.
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Industry: Manufacturing and Production
Salary: £80000.00 - £120000.00 per annum + + Bonus + Benefits
Salary Benefits: + Bonus +Benefits
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: Head of Operations, Director of Operations, General Manager, Factory Manager, Operations Manager, Operational Leader, Operations Management, FMCG, FoodManufacturing, Strategic Operations, Hands-on Operations
Contact Name: Matthew Ager
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