Senior Operations Manager

Senior Operations Manager
East Lothian, Scotland
Salary: Up to £80,000
Alexander Steele are delighted to be partnering with a growing food manufacturing business to support the appointment of a Senior Operations Manager during an exciting period of expansion.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the day-to-day running of site operations. You will lead production, quality, supply chain, and logistics teams, ensuring performance, efficiency, and compliance across the business.
Key responsibilities include:

* Leading daily operations across production, quality, and supply chain

* Driving improvements in efficiency, yield, cost, and service levels

* Managing production planning, labour, and materials availability

* Ensuring food safety, quality, and H&S standards (HACCP / BRCGS)

* Supporting growth and CapEx projects, including equipment and process improvements

* Developing teams and building strong operational structure and accountability

About you:

* Proven operational leadership experience within food manufacturing

* Strong understanding of food safety, compliance, and factory performance

* Experience working in a fast-paced, hands-on SME environment

* Track record of delivering improvements and supporting business growth

* Commercially aware with a practical, solutions-focused approach
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed