Operations Manager UK&I

Operations Manager UK&I

Griffith Foods Ltd., Cotes Park Estate, Somercotes, Derbyshire, United Kingdom • Griffith Foods Wincanton, Murray Way, Wincanton, Somerset, United Kingdom Req #3616

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

We blend care and creativity to nourish the world.

Griffith Foods is global product development partner, we specialize in high-quality food ingredients. We serve global food companies and regional food companies worldwide.
As a family business, we've valued people above all else for 100 years. Griffith is renowned for true, collaborative innovation. Our people care. We're committed to helping our customers create better products - and a better, more sustainable world. Learn more about Griffith Foods on www.griffithfoods.com

• Oversee Operational Budget & KPIs: Hold full accountability for the operations budget and KPIs across both manufacturing sites, ensuring alignment and responsibility is entrusted to all direct reports.
• Resource Optimisation: Design and implement strategies to optimise material and labour resources across both facilities to achieve manufacturing targets efficiently.
• Team Leadership & Development: Manage all manufacturing personnel to ensure budgetary and scheduling goals are met. Oversee hiring, orientation, and training processes to build and maintain a competent and motivated workforce at both sites.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all operational employees adhere to quality, health & safety, and environmental standards across the dual sites.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Drive sustainability efforts to meet organisational and regional environmental goals.
• Equipment Maintenance: Schedule and oversee maintenance of production equipment and machinery to support efficient, uninterrupted operations across both facilities.
• Efficiency Assessments: Collaborate with quality and engineering departments to identify and address mechanical and procedural limitations, maximising work efficiency.
• Maintenance Process Optimisation: Continuously evaluate maintenance processes to enhance efficiency and manage procedures across both sites.
• Supply Chain Collaboration: Work closely with the Supply Chain team to leverage internal and external expertise, drive efficiencies, and meet the demands of a changing market environment.
• Operational Planning: Oversee operational planning across the two sites to ensure seamless production flow, drive efficiency, and meet demand.
• Logistics Oversight: Manage internal and external product storage, handling, and distribution across both facilities, ensuring smooth, efficient logistics operations.
• Succession Planning: Monitor performance across both sites and develop a robust succession plan at all levels to support long-term talent growth and continuity.
• European Collaboration & Best Practices: Work closely with the European Supply Chain Director to ensure contract manufacturers meet quality standards, share best practices across sites, and define the future supply chain model.
• Technology & Innovation: Implement new technologies, automation, and lean manufacturing initiatives, staying abreast of trends to drive operational efficiency across both sites.
• Cross-Functional Cooperation: Promote cross-functional collaboration and proactively address conflicts to foster a productive work environment.
• Reporting & Operational Controls: In partnership with the Operations Director, develop and refine reporting systems, procedures, and operational controls to enable effective management and results delivery.
• Objective Alignment & Reviews: Provide guidance to departmental managers during the annual review process, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
• Special Projects & Responsibilities: Execute specific projects and responsibilities as assigned by the Operations Director, completing all tasks in a timely and professional manner.
• Communication & Teamwork: Actively participate in meetings and ongoing communication efforts to support teamwork, transparency, and cross-departmental cooperation for company objectives.
  External Representation: Represent the company professionally with customers, suppliers, government agencies, professional associations, and internal colleagues, strengthening relationships and upholding company standards.

• Minimum of 3 years' experience within an Operational Leadership role, preferably with food manufacturing experience.
• Extensive knowledge of daily operational management within a manufacturing environment, including production planning, resource allocation, and facility oversight, particularly in managing dual-site operations.
• Proficiency in end-to-end supply chain processes, including procurement, inventory management, and logistics, with a strong emphasis on optimising efficiencies and ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Ability to diagnose and solve complex operational issues across dual sites, using data-driven insights to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Skilled in influencing key stakeholders and negotiating effectively to drive initiatives forward, ensuring alignment with broader business goals.
• Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles, automation, and continuous improvement practices to drive efficiencies, optimise processes, and reduce waste
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry regulations, including health and safety, environmental policies, and quality standards, ensuring both facilities comply with local and international laws.
• Expertise in managing the product lifecycle within a manufacturing context, from production and quality assurance to distribution, ensuring products meet market expectations and compliance standards.
• Full UK Driving License.

• Job Family Manufacturing Operations
• Job Function Operations
• Pay Type Salary