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Operations Manager

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Job Function:

    Manufacturing

  • Sector:

    FMCG

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £65000 - £80000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Raj Baden

  • Contact email:

    raj.baden@ea-first.com

  • Job ref:

    BBBH2743_1758032029

  • Published:

    about 10 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    15 December 2025

  • Consultant:

    Raj Baden

My client an FMCG leader with global reach based from a main site in Birmingham are seeking a Operations Manager

My client an FMCG leader based in Birmingam supplies into all major highstreet retailers, the public sector as well as leading subscription services.

As Operations Manager reporting to the Operations Director managing the 7/24 three shift operations in Birmingham you will:

  • Own day to day operations of the unit in order to maximize use of resources and develop the management team
  • Provide direct and indirect leadership as well motivation for all staff improvement programmes to maintain good employee relationships
  • Control the annual budget and agree with the Operations Director to ensure all financial targets and KPIs are met with regards to; operational budgets, labor targets, cost control and recoveries
  • Line manage Production Managers, Engineering Manager, Logistics Manager and the Stock/Hygiene Manager
  • Drive process and the lean culture with focus on lean principles of reducing wastes, improving yield and efficient working methods and processes

The most desirable applicant for the Operations Manager role based in Birmingham will:

  • Have demonstrable track record of leading a 24/7 operation within an FMCG (ideally perishable) setting
  • Have led Engineering, Production and Logistics functions

Upto £80,000 plus benefits

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.