Operations Manager

Operations Manager
£40,000 - £45,000
Newton Abbott, Devon

Great opportunity here to join a prestigious company in a senior role! You will have 4 direct reports and 40 indirect.

The Role:

• Lead and manage the team across 2 production shifts.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities across the production and warehouse areas and help drive the change.
• Ensuring site KPIs are achieved.
• Promote food safety and quality standards.
• Ensure the department is audit compliant at all times.
• Assist in the development of the weekly production plan.
• Promoting and engaging in cross departmental teamwork.

The Candidate:

• Experience working within a Food / Drink Manufacturing environment.
• Must have previous Managerial / Supervisory experience.
• Must be organised and happy to work under pressure.
• Experience and awareness in BRC / HACCP / ISO 14001/ GMP Audits.
• Must enjoy being hands on and enjoy training and developing people.
• Excellent people skills including coaching and developing staff.
• H&S knowledge and experience, ideally IOSH Managing Safely as a minimum.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Techniques.
• Flexible with working hours to fulfil roles and responsibilities across both shifts.

The Benefits:

• 25 days + BH
• GYM Discount
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Referral scheme
• Sick pay
• Free parking

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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