OPERATIONS MANAGER

This is a great opportunity to work with a flexible, service orientated company which is well established and growing. The role is to lead, improve and implement the operations element.

The business is proud that food safety is at the forefront of its offering and will not be compromised and it has a strong health and safety culture at the heart of its processes. The MD has a high focus on employee welfare and the positive culture of the business, he is proud of his sustained efforts to be a good employer.

They are one of the UK's leading peanut and treenut processors where the nuts are roasted, blended, coated and size graded. They supply bulk ingredients into the manufacturing and “ready to eat snacks” sectors and sells both directly and indirectly to retail and food service customers in the UK.

In this busy and exciting role, you will carry lead responsibility for most elements of the business with the exception of Sales and Finance, covering Production, Warehousing, Transport, H&S, Preventative Maintenance and Repair Programmes, whilst supporting the Quality Manager with HACCP and BRCGS accreditation.

The role of the Operations Manager will include;
- Operational oversight within production, warehousing and delivery, promoting continuous improvement and keeping focus on technical solutions in the market place.
- Lead staff training support employee progression.
- Control staffing levels and lead recruitment and performance management.
- Working with the Factory Supervisor to oversee stock control.
- Overseeing breakdown and planned preventative maintenance and process development.
- Being the Hygiene lead for the factory and warehouse.

If you are a dynamic and energetic operations professional with the ability to drive and lead the Operations team, this could be the perfect role for you. Alternatively, you could be a production specialist who wishes to move into the next role. You must also have the following skills and experience:
-A good standard of general education with proven written and verbal communication skills.
-Computer literate, mainly for Microsoft Office.
-A good working knowledge of HACCP and BRCGS accreditation is vital-Ideally, experience of production within a food manufacturing environment.
-A working knowledge of quality assurance and control procedures would be advantageous.
-A can-do attitude is essential.

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