Interim Operations Manager

Initial 3 - 6 month interim contract with meat business. Food industry experience as an interim is needed!

The purpose of the role is to assist the Operations Director in order to ensure that manufacturing processes run smoothly, meeting business targets within company budgets so that Operations deliver products on time, in full, to the required quality.

Essential:

• Experience in an interim operations management role within an FMCG environment
• Proven ability to manage and & motivate an ever expanding team
• Experience of working with stringent hygiene and technical requirements
• Experience of delivering to meet major retail customers’ requirements
• Demonstrated cost Management and KPI achievement in waste and labour targets
• Experienced in implementing in lean manufacturing processes and techniques

Desirable:

• Level 3 Food Hygiene Qualification (or equivalent)
• Health and Safety / First Aid related qualification
• Experience within the meat production industry
• Experience within the chilled sector
• Experience of management and control of short shelf life foods
• Qualification gained in the use of word processing, spreadsheets and email