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Operations Manager

Employer
Nigel Wright Recruitment
Location
North West
Salary
Up to £65,000 + benefits
Closing date
19 Jun 2018

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

Job Details

Company:

My client is a leading blue-chip FMCG business that operates globally with sites throughout Europe. They manufacture and distribute a wide range of well known consumer products to both retail and wholesale customers. Culturally, the company is both progressive & forward thinking, with a real emphasis on people development and personal progression.





Role:

The successful Operations Manager will work closely with the General Manager, taking ownership for ensuring conformance to the production plan in accordance to cost, quality, safety and hygiene. The business values a collaborative approach, therefore this role requires the ability to develop a culture of Operational Excellence, and encouraging all team members to influence and drive improvements.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing shift labour resources effectively, ensuring compliance to production plans through clear communication with engineering, warehousing and labour suppliers
• Improving productivity by creating a culture where all employees are encouraged to take a proactive approach to CI and driving operational excellence
• Taking ownership for defined revenue overheads budget
• Identifying and leading capital investment opportunities that deliver financial and/or safety benefits
• Creating a culture where all employees are driven to achieve the site business plan regarding legislative and customer requirements







Requirements:

Applicants will need to demonstrate the following experience:

• Extensive FMCG experience, including direct labour budget management and cost improvement
• Experience driving CI and operational excellence
• Proven experience delivering OPEX and LEAN initiatives
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence succession planning

Company

Nigel Wright is a leading pan-European recruitment consultancy, with a specialist division dedicated to recruiting for the FMCG marketplace. We recruit for both manufacturing and sales and marketing positions, ranging from graduate to board level positions. Our consultants are experienced industry professionals, who have worked in manufacturing environments and commercial positions in the food and drink industry. This experience, coupled with our recruitment expertise ensures that we are well placed to offer candidates and clients insightful, relevant advice.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0191 222 0770 or 020 7405 3921
Location
Lloyds Court, 78 Grey Street, Newcastle
25 Southampton Buildings, London
Newcastle and London
NE1 6AF, WC2A 1AL
GB

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