Job Reference: BBBH89333
Job Duration:
Start date: ASAP
Description:
OPERATIONS MANAGER- FMCG
DARWEN AREA / LANCASHIRE
UP TO £80,000 to £116,000 BASE + ANNUAL BONUS + BENEFITS
THE COMPANY:
We're proudto have been exclusively appointed as the sole agency to support a highly successful FMCG Manufacturing business located in theDarwen area who is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join the business.
As Operations Manager, you'll be joiningthe Senior Leadership Team and will report into the main Board of Directors. This role requires a Operations Manager 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 proximity with direct management responsibility for 6 department heads and 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 Operations Manager who is seeking a rewarding challenge within a busy FMCG business, that is rapidly expanding.
OVERVIEW: OPERATIONS MANAGER 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 for site 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 areachieved
* Ensure all reporting is effective, completed and escalated appropriately
* Accountability for all accidents or dangerous occurrences to be reported by the company to the enforcing authority where required by the reporting of injuries, diseases, and dangerous occurrences regulations
* Support a culture of positive safety in compliance with HSE requirements
THE PERSON:
* Must have held an Operations Manager position, or similar / or above, within a manufacturing business, from an FMCGbackground
* A strong people leader with excellent communication skills is vital for this position
* Ability to demonstrateexcellent 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 advantageTO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Operations Manager via the advertisement for immediate consideration.
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Industry: Manufacturing and Production
Salary: £80000.00 - £116000.00 per annum + + Bonus + Benefits
Salary Benefits: + Bonus + Benefits
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: Operations Manager, Head of Operations, Director of Operations, General Manager, Factory Manager, Operations Manager, Operational Leader, Operations Management, FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Strategic Operations, Hands-on Operations
Contact Name: Matthew Ager
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