Food Operations Manager

Location: Reading, Berkshire
Salary: £55,000 + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Operations Manager with a passion for delivering exceptional food quality and operational excellence? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving business based in Reading, offering a competitive salary of £55,000 plus excellent benefits.

Our client has been a key player in the food production industry for over 10 years, renowned for their high-quality products and exceptional customer service. With a growing loyal customer base, they pride themselves on maintaining high standards and driving innovation in their processes.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, we’d love to hear from you.

• Manage and lead a team of 10–15 food production staff, ensuring consistent quality and high standards in food preparation.
• Oversee a team of pickers, packers, and support staff to meet shipping SLAs and operational targets.
• Implement and monitor HACCP and food hygiene principles, creating an exemplary food-safe environment.
• Actively engage with customer feedback to maintain a customer-focused, high-performance culture.
• Review and optimize order management practices and supply chain processes to improve efficiency and reduce wastage.

• Proven track record of managing food production teams to achieve quality and cost targets.
• Strong understanding of HACCP, food safety, and supply chain processes.
• Hands-on leadership style, willing to support the team during peak times.
• If you speak Urdu or Punjabi - this will be a huge advantage.

• Salary: £55,000 per annum.
• Benefits: Competitive package, including performance incentives and opportunities for professional growth.

This role is based in Reading and is commutable from:

• Slough
• Basingstoke
• Oxford
• Newbury
• Maidenhead

The position is fully office-based, Monday to Friday.

To apply, please send your CV to Kate Morgan at CV Screen in strict confidence.

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