Operations Manager – Food Manufacturing (High-Care, High-Risk)
Location: Scotland
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + Benefits
Are you an experienced Operations Manager with a strong background in high-care, high-risk food manufacturing? We are recruiting on behalf of a leading food manufacturer seeking a Operations Manager to take full responsibility for site operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and excellence in a fast-paced production environment.
The Role:
As Operations Manager, you will oversee the entire production process, driving operational excellence, safety, and quality while managing a skilled team. You will play a key role in delivering business objectives, improving efficiencies, and maintaining the highest standards in a high-care, high-risk environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, develop, and motivate production teams to deliver on KPIs.
* Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and regulatory standards.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
* Oversee high-care, high-risk operations, ensuring strict adherence to hygiene and process controls.
* Manage budgets, production planning, and operational costs effectively.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer demands and business targets.
What We’re Looking For:
✅ Proven experience as an Operations Manager in food manufacturing, ideally within high-care, high-risk environments.
✅ Strong knowledge of HACCP, BRC, and other food safety standards.
✅ Leadership skills with the ability to manage, mentor, and develop teams.
✅ A results-driven mindset with experience in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing.
✅ Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organisational skills.
What’s on Offer?
✔ Competitive salary of £70,000 - £80,000
✔ A key leadership role in a well-established food manufacturing business
✔ The opportunity to shape and improve high-care, high-risk operations
✔ Career progression in a company committed to excellence and innovation
If interested, please apply here or for a confidential chat please call me on 07591342310.