Head of Operations

Mona Dairy is the most modern dairy in Europe, built with sustainability in mind. The factory is the first at scale cheese-making facility to have been built in the last 25 years in the UK, so you could say it has “matured” cheese making We are set to blend the best ingredients, processes and technology to create tasty speciality cheese.

The facility, based on Anglesey, North Wales, acts as far as it can, in a circular fashion, recycling its heat and water and using its waste produce for bi-products such as animal feed. Our aim is for all of the energy that powers it, to come from renewable sources.

The Dairy also acts consciously in terms of its relationships with its workers, farmers, land and livestock. It prioritises fair working conditions and pay, whilst looking to promote the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices wherever possible.

**Head of operations**

Full Time, Permanent, One Location

This role will required flexibility around working and contactable hours and may include some shift work and weekends

Mona Dairy is seeking a skilled and experienced Head of Operations to join our dynamic team. At Mona Dairy we are committed to delivering top-quality dairy products while fostering sustainable and collaborative relationships with our suppliers and customers. Reporting directly into the Managing Director, you will lead the Senior Team, to set operational goals and objectives aligned with the company's overall vision and mission.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Leading your senior management team, empowering them to execute strategic plans to optimise dairy production processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Implement best practices and work alongside our innovative technologies to enhance production efficiency, yield, and product quality.
- Lead by example, build a culture that ensures compliance with all food safety and regulatory requirements that is present within their DNA.
- Develop and manage the production budget, identifying cost-saving opportunities and resource allocation strategies.
- Oversee maintenance schedules, equipment upgrades, and capital investments to ensure operational excellence.
- Ensure strict adherence to all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, and champion sustainability initiatives within the production processes.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by actively identifying opportunities for operational enhancement and driving their implementation.
- Provide regular reports and data-driven insights on production performance to support informed decision-making by the management team.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Dairy Science, Food Science, or a related field.
- Proven track record of senior-level leadership in dairy manufacturing or food processing.
- Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
- In-depth knowledge of quality assurance standards, food safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Strong financial acumen and budget management experience.
- Proficiency in production software and advanced data analytics.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- A visionary leader with a commitment to driving industry-leading performance.

So if you want to work in a collaborative and dynamic work environment and feel your expertise could shape the future of our production operations then we are keen to hear from you.

Mona Dairy is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity in our workforce. We are building a team with family values and a passion for all that we do and represent. We will support our employees in an environment where they can thrive and we will give back to our community with pride. Want to join the team?

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £70,000.00-£80,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Relocation assistance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person