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Head of Operations - food manufacturing

b3 jobs ltd
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 14 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Head of Operations position is based in London for a well-established food manufacturing company, offering a salary of up to £90,000 including a £10,000 bonus based on experience.
  • The role involves overseeing production operations, purchasing, engineering, maintenance, and packing, while promoting health and safety and food safety standards.
  • Candidates should have extensive knowledge of bakery production and a strong track record in operations management within food production.
  • A minimum of several years of experience in a similar role is required, with skills in structured operations processes and working with UK retailers.
  • This is a Monday to Friday role in a 24/7 operation, suitable for individuals with strong leadership and coaching abilities.

Head of Operations

to £90,000LondonFood ManufacturingJob ref: 8833

The company

You will be working for a well-established and highly respected manufacturer of high-quality, speciality products.The business has been expanding with more exciting growth plans in the pipeline, therefore this is an excellent time to join the team and progress with the company.

About the Head of Operations job

Reporting to the Managing Director, as Head of Operations you will have a broad remit to oversee all of the company’s production operations as well as Purchasing, Engineering & Maintenance and Packing. As a key part of the business’s Leadership Team you will champion a business culture which encourages health & safety, food safety and appropriate systems of management.

Key tasks

  • Develop plans to increase efficiency / reduce costs, whilst improving existing systems.
  • Training and developing teams and individuals in accordance with company policy and standards.
  • Embedding strict food safety & hygiene processes and procedures.
  • Site health & safety procedure and ongoing management through the promotion and enforcement of a safe working environment.
  • Working closely with suppliers to ensure ingredients stock management and traceability meet company standards.

About You

You will have extensive knowledge bakery production, along with a passion for great food, and a strong track record in Operations management in food production.

  • A "hands on" approach to management, and close working with a busy team.
  • Experience of structured Operations processes and "daily excellence" in food safety, traceability recording and other high-level working practises.
  • Experience of working with UK retailers, and associated audit bodies (e.g. BRC).
  • Strong leadership & coaching skills and the ability to motivate and develop teams.

More details

The Head of Operations job (ref: 8833) is based in London and is paying to £80,000 plus a £10,000 bonus according to your experience.

This is a 24/7 operation but essentially your role will be Monday to Friday based.

This company is commutable from London, Waltham Cross, Enfield, Woodford, Barnet, Romford, Epping, Potters Bar and Edgware

Alternate job titles

Senior Production Manager | Operations Manager | Head of Production | Head of Manufacturing | General Manager | Manufacturing Manager | Factory Manager | Production Controller | Food Manufacturing Management Jobs

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.