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Site Manager
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 95,000 - 110,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Oxfordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
As Site Manager, you will lead all manufacturing and engineering operations, ensuring that products are produced safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality. You will drive operational excellence through continuous improvement, ensuring the site meets its regulatory, financial, and strategic targets. You will have a solid engineering background, with a sharp operational focus
Client Details
In a marketplace increasingly dominated by large branded businesses, our client offers something different by focusing on own-label products. This approach enables customers to create a genuine point of difference. Over the years, it has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality products with excellent service levels throughout the United Kingdom
Description
People
Lead, develop and motivate teams to create high-performing, autonomous and accountable workgroups
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, excellence, respect, and safety
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and labour relations
Deal promptly with performance, conduct or capability issues; coach and develop individuals
Ensure a clean, safe, and legally compliant site environmentPlant
Deploy necessary tools and systems to improve asset reliability and site productivity
Ensure the various equipment and facilities on site are efficiently operated and cleaned by competent staff who understand and participate in asset care
Use appropriate CI tools like the OEE to conduct loss analysis and implement ensuing improvement actions sustainably
Engage with Production, Hygiene and Engineering teams to ensure appropriate maintenance regimes are in place and actioned to support the continuous running of factory equipment
Introduce and maintain best-practice standards in manufacturing processes; stay current with technical and commercial changes in the industryProduct
Work with others to manage and improve the manufacturing of products through extensive knowledge of ingredients, recipes, processes and equipment
Work closely with the Technical / Quality teams to uphold regulatory compliance in quality and food safety standards
Support new product development by collaborating with Consumer Insight, R&D, and Engineering to assess capability and scale-upProcess
Manage and develop the manufacture of product through extensive knowledge of products, processes and machines, keeping abreast of commercial and technical changes within the industry
Benchmark site manufacturing processes with best practices in the industry and lead the site in achieving improvements in site operations
Identify and reduce process variation and waste, and drive continuous cost-improvement projectsProfitability
Manage and control site budget, direct and indirect costs (labour, materials, utilities)
Ensure accurate cost tracking, reporting and cost-saving opportunities
Deliver P&L objectives for the site; drive initiatives that improve margin, reduce waste, improve productivityStakeholders and Cross-functional Working
Work closely with senior leaders to align site strategy with corporate goals
Engage with internal departments such as Supply Chain, Technical, Quality, HR, Finance, and Sales to ensure smooth operation and continuous improvement
Keep abreast of market, regulatory, technological and industry trends to inform strategy and innovation
Profile
Qualifications & Experience
Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment, ideally within the food industry
Strong track record of managing teams and driving performance improvements
Experience in asset care, continuous improvement (CI), and lean manufacturing methodologies
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and deliver against P&L objectives
Familiarity with regulatory compliance, particularly in food safety and quality standards
Experience working cross-functionally with departments such as Engineering, Technical, Quality, HR, and Supply Chain
Knowledge & Skills
In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and product development
Strong knowledge of CI tools such as OEE, root cause analysis, and loss analysis
Ability to identify and implement cost-saving and waste-reduction initiatives
Skilled in coaching, mentoring, and performance management
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Competent in using data to inform decisions and drive operational improvements
Personal Attributes
A proactive and hands-on leader who fosters a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to lead change and manage complexity
Commercially astute with a focus on profitability and operational efficiency
Collaborative and inclusive, with a strong team ethic and respect for others
Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and compliance
Job Offer
Competitive salary depending on experience
Relocation subsidy offered if needed
Car allowance
Generous pension scheme
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
A supportive work environment focused on operational excellence
Generous holiday leave and other company benefitsBefore You Apply
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