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Area Operations Manager

Job Posted: 6 hours ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Clwyd

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Area Operations Manager (Food Manufacturing)

Location: Wrexham
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £45k DOE

The shift pattern for this role is Monday-Friday, 9-5.

We are recruiting on behalf of one of our valued clients — a specialist manufacturer of award-winning dairy products. We are supporting our client with the search for a highly capable Area Operations Manager to lead factory performance and operational excellence.

The Opportunity

This is a key site leadership role, responsible for driving operational delivery, people performance, safety, and production efficiency across specific manufacturing areas within a fast-paced dairy processing environment. You’ll lead teams to deliver high standards in quality, safety, and output, while fostering a high-performance culture.

Key Responsibilities

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    Lead, motivate, and develop multi-disciplinary operational teams.

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    Drive performance across safety, manufacturing efficiency, waste reduction, and product quality.

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    Ensure daily production schedules are achieved on time and to specification.

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    Collaborate closely with Technical, Engineering, Supply Chain, and NPD teams.

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    Implement and sustain Continuous Improvement and Lean practices.

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    Develop competency, training, and succession planning across the area.

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    Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards.

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    Champion operational excellence through data, coaching, and team engagement.

About You

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    Proven experience in Operations or Production Management within food manufacturing (dairy strongly preferred).

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    Strong leadership with the ability to influence, coach, and motivate teams.

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    Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene, and GMP.

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    Excellent communication skills and a proactive, hands-on management style.

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    Able to deliver measurable results through people and process improvements.

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    Experience with Continuous Improvement, Lean, or similar methodologies

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