Princes Group
Head of Operations (Bradford & Glasgow)
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Head of Operations (Bradford & Glasgow)
Role Description
We are currently looking for an experienced Head of Operations to join our teams here at Princes. The role will cover two of our impressive drinks manufacturing sites; Bradford & Glasgow.
Experience:
Proven leadership of a large‑scale FMCG manufacturing site, ideally beverages, dairy, brewing, or other liquid processing environments. Strong background in high‑speed bottling/canning, blending, or aseptic operations. Demonstrable success improving OEE, reducing cost per litre, and delivering major capex programmes. Experience managing unionised labour environments. Deep experience in UK grocery drinks market including customer expectations, service levels, and commercial drivers.
Role Requirements
Technical & Leadership Competencies:
Deep understanding of food safety standards (HACCP, BRCGS, ISO). Strong financial acumen: budgeting, cost control, and investment planning. Skilled in Lean/CI methodologies with a track record of sustainable implementation. Strong & broad knowledge of sector processing technologies & original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s). Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder‑management skills operating effectively from shop floor to Board level. Strategic thinker who can translate strategy into disciplined execution at pace.
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Personal Attributes:
Decisive, resilient, and calm under pressure with the ability to lead through complexity and ambiguity. A highly visible, authentic leader who inspires trust and credibility on the shop floor. Commercially aware, data‑driven, and operationally hands‑on. Passionate about people development and continuous improvement and building high performing teams. High Intensity Change Management Skills, leading cultural and operational transformation with pace and purpose.
Benefits:
Cash car allowance 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off 14.5% pension - 5% employee opt in / 9.5% employer Hybrid and flexible working - 4 days in office / 1 day WFH Flexible holiday option - buy 5 additional days Enhanced family friendly & carers policies Life assurance cover Private medical insurance Critical illness cover Learning and development opportunities.
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Country United Kingdom
Location Bradford
Business Area Operations
Workplace Type Hybrid
About Princes The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures 350 different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.
Benefits:
Cash car allowance 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off 14.5% pension - 5% employee opt in / 9.5% employer Hybrid and flexible working - 4 days in office / 1 day WFH Flexible holiday option - buy 5 additional days Enhanced family friendly & carers policies Life assurance cover Private medical insurance Critical illness cover Learning and development opportunities.
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