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Manufacturing Operations Manager

Liss Permanent £70,000 - £90,000 per year View Job Description
The Operations Manager is a key figure in ensuring the smooth running of the manufacturing processes within a FMCG environment. This role carries the responsibility of maintaining and improving production lines, overseeing a very large team with 3 Managers as direct reports, and ensuring high standards of quality and safety are upheld, while looking at various continuous improvement strategies.
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  • Overseeing a large Production team (400+ people) with over 25+ brands
  • Continuous Improvement and Manager Mentorship experience

About Our Client

My client is a global leading business within the consumer goods industry. With a workforce of over 1,000 employees on this site, this company has a strong presence in the market and is renowned for its commitment to excellence, quality and sustainability.

Job Description

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the production production department.
  • Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices.
  • Plan and monitor the day-to-day running of the business to ensure smooth progress.
  • Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures.
  • Oversee quality control, safety and monitor production KPI's.
  • Work with Plant Manager and site Engineers on Continuous Improvement incentives and strategies
  • Recruit, train, supervise and appraise team and department Managers.
  • Formulate strategic and operational objectives.
  • Examine financial data and use them to improve profitability.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Manufacturing Operations Manager should have:

  • Proven experience in the FMCG industry, specifically in an Engineering & Manufacturing role.
  • Excellent knowledge of production management and quality standards.
  • Strong ability to interpret financial data.
  • Great team leadership skills.
  • Working knowledge of performance evaluation metrics.
  • Oversaw teams of 200+ people with two layers.
  • Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Management, Engineering or related field.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary range of £70,000 - £90,000 per year.
  • 20% Discretionary Performance Bonus.
  • 25 days holiday, increasing each year with service to a maximum of 30 days.
  • Birthday holiday non-contractual.
  • Life Assurance (X3 AS).
  • Pension scheme.



This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a production team within an innovative FMCG company in East Hampshire. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Contact
Sally Ristine-Barratt
Quote job ref
JN-072024-6485871
Phone number
+44 207 269 2108

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Production, Manufacturing
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Liss
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sally Ristine-Barratt
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2108
Job reference
JN-072024-6485871