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Head of Operations | Wilkin & Sons Ltd, Tiptree c/o MorePeople

Employer
MorePeople
Location
England, Essex, Tiptree
Salary
To attract the best
Closing date
30 Jun 2017

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Other Job Function

Job Details



We are currently recruiting for a high calibre, skilled, and knowledgeable and very experienced Head of Operations with proven experience for our client Wilkin & Sons Ltd, Tiptree.

Established in 1885, Wilkin & Sons Ltd are a remarkable business who grow, make and sell high quality foods based on the principles of Quality, Integrity and Independence.

They are a unique business who's heritage, tradition and culture has been maintained to this very day - you will be joining a highly dedicated team who are proud to be part of a successful legacy. Primarily manufacturing jams, preserves and sauces, they have also diversified into gin and homeware as well as their expanding number of Tiptree Tea Rooms.

As an experienced Head of Operations you will be ultimately leading, developing and overseeing the manufacturing operations of Tiptree. You will be responsible for ensuring maximum efficiency of production whilst maintaining and ensuring the safety and highest quality of the product.

Part of your remit as Head of Operations will see you taking responsibility for coordinating and facilitating the transition of their current factory to a modern rebuilt/refurbished site.

You will oversee functions including; engineering, production, technical, quality and will actively support new product development. This is a challenging and engaging role, essential to bringing all aspects of the aforementioned business and supply chain together and acting as a seamless conduit, integrating the whole operation.

It goes without saying you will be an outstanding communicator and organiser, a personable yet resilient leader with exceptional strategic operational capabilities. You will have an exceptional food manufacturing background, ideally with a broad and proven track record. There is no room for ego at Tiptree, and although they are looking for an experienced and senior Operator, you will be an engaging and affable people manager.

In return the business offer a salary to attract the best plus a fantastic benefits package which includes an annual bonus.

Please apply here or for a confidential conversation please call the retained recruitment partners Will Thomson or Guy Moreton at MorePeople on 01780 480 530. CVs sent directly to Tiptree will be forwarded to MorePeople to be included in the process.

Company

MorePeople are a specialist recruitment business for the food, fresh produce, horticulture and agriculture industries. Founded in 2000 by two passionate foodies with vast experience in the industry, we’re a growing team comprising of a mixture of ex-industry professionals and professional recruiters passionate about the sector.

Offering a functional approach to recruitment, we have dedicated expert teams to assist in all roles across a business;

  • Commercial  
  • NPD
  • Operations
  • Technical
  • Growing
  • Agronomy
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • HR, Admin & IT
  • Rural Surveyors, Land Agents & Estate Managers

The team are committed to offering the best recruitment service for all professional roles within the sectors in which we operate.

Find out more on our website at www.morepeople.co.uk or call us on 01780 480530.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01780 480530
Location
MorePeople
Cherryholt House
Cherryholt Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 2EP
GB

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