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.