Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsA proud B CorpOwnership of all site and product complianceAbout Our ClientOur client is a national food manufacturer, supplying the big grocers in the UK. As a certified B Corp organisation, the business places significant emphasis on ethical and sustainable practices. They are committed to responsible sourcing, environmental stewardship, and maintaining accountability in how they operate, engage with stakeholders, and support the communities and landscapes connected to their supply chain.Job DescriptionWhat You'll DoOwn Health & Safety, through maintaining and developing H&S standards across the site ensuring risks are identified, controlled and effectively managed.Ownership of all external audits - including BRC and customerManage SOPs and operational standards: Own the site SOP framework, including creating, reviewing and updating procedures to ensure safe, consistent and effective ways of working.Improve how we operate using your manufacturing experience to identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability, efficiency and ways of working.Investigate recurring operational issues, identify root causes and implement practical, lasting solutions.Drive continuous improvement and lead agreed improvement projects across Operations and work with teams to implement and sustain improvements.Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and equipment reliability, managing the operations coordinator and external contractors to ensure maintenance is planned, completed effectively and recurring issues are addressed.Support change and development with practical manufacturing expertise when introducing new equipment, products, processes or ways of working.Maintain operational and food safety standards and manage our HACCP, GMP and BRCGS compliance to ensure operational processes and controls remain effective and audit-ready.Work across Operations and partner with the management team to improve standards, reliability and performance, providing manufacturing support where needed.The Successful ApplicantA successful Operations Manager should have:Experience in managing operations within the FMCG industry - ideally within a food manufacturing siteProven experience in leading BRC and customer auditsStrong organisational and problem-solving skills.Knowledge of operational best practices and health & safety standards.Ability to analyse data and implement improvements effectively.Excellent communication and leadership abilities.What's on OfferSalary ranging from £50,000 - £50,000Access to benfitsPermanent position based in Surrey.If you're interested in this role, apply now.People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.ContactLaura MallinsonQuote job refJN-092026-7110066Phone number+441133889065Job summaryJob functionEngineering & ManufacturingSubsectorHealth, Safety & EnvironmentSectorIndustrial / ManufacturingWhereSurreyContract typePermanentConsultant nameLaura MallinsonConsultant phone+441133889065Job referenceJN-092026-7110066
