Head of Operations

2 weeks ago

Darwen, United Kingdom Get Recruited (UK) Ltd Full time

**HEAD OF OPERATIONS - FMCG**

**DARWEN AREA / LANCASHIRE**

**£85,000 to £120,000 BASE + ANNUAL BONUS + BENEFITS**

**THE COMPANY**:
We're proud to have been exclusively appointed as the sole agency to support a highly successful FMCG Manufacturing business located in the Darwen area who is seeking an experienced Head of Operations to join the business.

As Head of Operations, you'll be joining the Senior Leadership Team and will report into the main Board of Directors. This role requires a Head of Operations who has a good mix of hands-on & strategic management expertise to ensure that key operational objectivesare achieved.

You'll need to have led an operation which includes the full manufacturing cycle from production, warehousing, engineering, planning, health & safety, and continuous improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Operations who is seeking a rewarding challenge within a fast-paced FMCG business, that is rapidly expanding.

**OVERVIEW: HEAD OF OPERATIONS ROLE**:

- Full responsibility for leading all operational functions including (Manufacturing, HSE, Engineering, Production, Planning, Warehouse, Continuous Improvement), which operates across 4 sites in close proximity
- Undertaking a dual hands-on operational lead role whilst devising clear annual operational strategies. Leading a team of 6 direct reports and circa 150 indirect reports.
- Full budget responsibility for the operation including CAPEX spend
- Lead projects for site capital expenditure including engineering projects.
- Delivery of the site Operation Excellence objectives, supporting continuous improvement, streamlining processes and performance improvement
- Accountable for compliance with all business regulatory policies compliance.
- Develop and agree annual budget plan for Operations and ensuring budget requirements are achieved
- Ensure all reporting is effective, completed and escalated appropriately
- Accountability for all accidents or dangerous occurrences to be reported by the company to the enforcing authority where required by the reporting of injuries, diseases, and dangerous occurrences regulations
- Support a culture of positive safety in compliance with HSE requirements

**THE PERSON**:

- Must have held a Head of Operations / Director of Operations / Operations Director position, or similar, within a manufacturing business, from an FMCG background
- A strong people leader with excellent communication skills is vital for this position
- Ability to demonstrate excellent hands-on leadership and strategic planning experience
- Must have experience of Budget Setting, Budget Management and CAPEX
- Experience within a Meat Manufacturing Environment with good knowledge of Food Hygiene and HCAPP standards is not essential but would be a significant advantage
- An excellent understanding of the engineering process would be a big advantage

**TO APPLY**:
Please send your CV for the Head of Operations via the advertisement for immediate consideration.

Get Recruited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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