Operations Manager

Operations Manager / Production Manager

Location: Somerset
Salary: £46,000 – £55,000 DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday, Days Only – No Shift Work
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations / Production Manager to oversee the daily running of a busy food production butchery. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on maintaining high standards across production, packing, fulfilment and value-added product lines.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior management and technical teams to ensure operational efficiency, food safety compliance and consistent product quality.

Key Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day operations across production, packing and fulfilmentMaintain high standards in yield optimisation and operational efficiencyEnsure compliance with food safety, hygiene and regulatory requirementsManage production planning, labour allocation and workflow efficiencyMaintain accurate traceability and production documentationSupport recipe management, yield monitoring and production costingTrain, lead and develop production teamsDrive continuous improvement across production processes and standards

Skills & Experience

Strong background in production planning and operations managementExperience within an FSA-approved or SALSA-aligned environmentKnowledge of retail and wholesale packing, labelling and traceabilityExperience using food safety and production management systemsStrong leadership experience within a fast-paced production environmentGood understanding of HACCP, CCPs and food safety legislationExcellent organisational and communication skills

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary packageMonday to Friday day-based roleStaff discounts and additional company benefitsOngoing training and development opportunitiesCareer progression within a growing and innovative food businessSupportive and collaborative working environment

If this role is of interest, please send your CV today for immediate consideration.