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Head of Operations

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 80,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Farnham

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

We’re recruiting a commercially minded and hands-on Head of Operations to lead the day-to-day running of a growing food and drink manufacturing facility in Farnham.
   
 This is a senior leadership position covering the full production operation, from manufacturing and bottling through to warehousing. You’ll combine strategic planning with a visible presence on the factory floor, ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.
   
 Key Responsibilities
  
Lead daily production operations across all shifts, ensuring labour, equipment and materials are used efficiently 
Plan production alongside the supply chain team to meet customer demand and manage capacity 
Lead and develop a large, multi-disciplinary production team 
Troubleshoot operational issues and lead problem-solving directly on the factory floor 
Maintain high standards across food safety, quality, HACCP, GMP and health and safety 
Implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency and increase output 
Manage labour efficiency, overtime, production costs and operational budgets 
Develop and monitor KPIs covering output, waste, downtime and service levels 
Support recruitment, onboarding and training across the production team 
Work closely with Planning, Purchasing, Quality and Logistics 
Support the continued growth and scaling of the manufacturing operation  About You
  
Significant experience in a senior production or operations leadership role within food or drink manufacturing 
Proven experience managing end-to-end manufacturing operations across multiple departments 
Strong track record of leading and developing large, shift-based teams 
Experience driving continuous improvement and improving manufacturing efficiency 
Confident managing production KPIs, labour costs and operational budgets 
Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP and food safety legislation 
Experience supporting customer, regulatory or third-party audits 
A visible, hands-on leader who is equally comfortable on the factory floor and working with senior leadership 
Calm under pressure, commercially aware and solutions focused  A degree in Business Management, Food Science, Engineering or a related subject is required, alongside a Level 3 or higher HACCP or food safety qualification. An IOSH Managing Safely qualification or equivalent would be advantageous.
   
 A full UK driving licence is also required.
   
 This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a growing manufacturing operation and play a key role in developing its people, processes and future capabilities

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