Operations Manager

Operations Manager Location: Stroud Hours: 39-hour week, Monday to Friday Salary: Negotiable depending on experience, plus excellent benefits Key Responsibilities of an Operations Manager: * Provide day-to-day leadership of Site Operations teams, ensuring a safe and compliant environment while delivering high-quality products at an agreed cost. * Identify and challenge inefficiencies and process losses, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and performance excellence. * Develop a culture of success through coaching, mentoring, and strong personal leadership. * Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations, implementing best practices across the site. * Lead by example in food safety, maintaining high standards of quality and compliance. * Oversee the production process, ensuring 100% adherence to the plan, meeting production KPIs, and minimising waste. * Motivate and manage direct reports, fostering a positive and productive work environment. * Continuously assess and improve operational efficiency, waste reduction, and cost-effectiveness. Key Skills of an Operations Manager: * Proven operational management experience. * Background in food manufacturing (bottling experience preferred but not essential). * NEBOSH qualification or equivalent. * Strong leadership and communication skills. * Proactive and solution-oriented mindset. * Ability to understand and promote people values within the team