Operations Manager

Location: West Midlands
Salary: Up to £60,000
Sector: Food Manufacturing / FMCG
Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday (Late Shift)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

We're working with a market-leading manufacturing business looking for a dynamic Operations Manager to oversee all aspects of site operations. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for delivering operational excellence, driving continuous improvement, and inspiring a high-performance culture.

The Opportunity:

As Operations Manager, you will take full ownership of the site’s day-to-day and strategic operations—across Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Safety, Customer Service, and Business Processes. You’ll play a critical role in shaping performance, building cross-functional relationships, and leading the team through growth and transformation.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Leading all functional areas of the site, ensuring targets are met and exceeded across operations, safety, quality, service, and efficiency.
• Delivering against financial and performance KPIs, driving operational effectiveness and cost control.
• Embedding a culture of continuous improvement by implementing best practices and streamlining site processes.
• Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, customers, and external partners to ensure a seamless, end-to-end operational flow.
• Acting as a champion of the company’s values and culture, leading by example and motivating your teams to do the same.
• Supporting recruitment, training, and retention strategies in partnership with HR and L&D.
• Ensuring full compliance with legal, health & safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Coaching and developing your leadership team to enhance capability and performance.
• Being a key voice in the cultural and leadership development of the site, with a strong focus on employee engagement and customer excellence.

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in senior operations or site leadership roles, ideally within food manufacturing or a similar fast-paced environment.
• Strong experience in change management and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• A proven track record in operational planning and driving improvements that deliver measurable results.
• Confidence working with data and insights to support decision-making and performance tracking.
• A hands-on, action-oriented leadership style with a focus on execution and getting results.
• Experience in managing performance, setting goals, addressing under-performance, and supporting team development.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.

Why Join?

• Lead a high-performing site with significant influence on the business’s future direction.
• Join a forward-thinking company at an exciting stage of its journey.
• Be part of a culture that genuinely values leadership, collaboration, and innovation.
• Enjoy a competitive salary package and benefits.

Interested?
If you’re ready to take your career to the next level in a rewarding and challenging environment, please apply here.