Are you an experienced Operations Manager with a background in FMCG manufacturing, a passion for leading people, and the ability to drive operational excellence across multiple sites?
Mitie is looking for a highly capable Operations Manager - Food Hygiene to lead hygiene operations across two major food manufacturing facilities in Harlesden and Leicester. This is a visible leadership role where you'll be responsible for delivering exceptional service, maintaining the highest food safety standards, and developing high-performing teams.
A role for a hands-on leader
What You'll Be Responsible For
- Leading hygiene operations across two large food manufacturing sites in Harlesden and Leicester.
- Ensuring services are delivered in line with contractual KPIs and SLAs.
- Managing and developing site management teams and frontline colleagues.
- Creating a positive, high-performance culture focused on engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, compliance, and food hygiene.
- Leading audit readiness activities, ensuring compliance with BRC standards and customer requirements.
- Managing labour and budget performance to maximise profitability and efficiency.
- Building strong relationships with senior client stakeholders.
- Identifying opportunities for innovation and operational improvement.
- Producing and presenting operational performance reports to internal and client stakeholders
What We're Looking For
- Proven leadership experience within an FMCG, food manufacturing, hygiene services, or facilities management environment, managing diverse operational teams and delivering high standards of performance, safety, and compliance.
- Strong people management experience, including performance management, employee engagement, coaching, and development.
- Experience managing operational teams across multiple shifts or locations.
- Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience leading sites through BRC and customer audits.
- Excellent stakeholder management and customer-facing skills.
- Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and labour costs.
- A hands-on leadership style with the ability to influence and motivate diverse teams.
- Willingness to travel regularly between Harlesden and Leicester, including overnight stays.
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Operations Manager - Food Hygiene employer: Mitie
Mitie Power & Grid is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for professionals in the renewables sector. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to continuous training and growth opportunities while working on cutting-edge projects in a supportive environment. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a balance of professional challenges and personal well-being, ensuring a rewarding career path.
