The Sterling Choice
Site Operations Manager

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Senior Operations Manager
Leicestershire | Circa £90,000 + car allowance, bonus and benefits
You know how to run a food manufacturing operation. What you want now is more influence over where it’s going.
This role sits between the Manufacturing Manager and Site Director at a large, complex chilled food business undergoing significant change.
The Manufacturing Manager leads day-to-day production. You’ll coach and support them, while working alongside the Site Director to shape the longer-term operational plan.
That means getting into the detail of labour efficiency, material usage and conversion costs. Deciding where improvement activity and investment will make the biggest difference. Then working with the teams to turn those decisions into results.
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Established ways of working are being challenged, and the leadership team is building a more effective, sustainable operation. You’ll need to bring direction while keeping people engaged through the changes.
You’ll already have led sizeable chilled food operations, delivered meaningful change and developed capable managers. You’ll understand how operational decisions affect the bottom line and be comfortable contributing at senior leadership level.


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Your approach matters too. People need to see you, know you and feel comfortable telling you what’s happening. You’ll listen, make decisions and coach others to take ownership.
For someone looking towards Site Director level, this offers the scope to build that experience, with potential progression within the wider group as opportunities arise.
The package
The package includes circa £90,000, car allowance, bonus, pension and wider benefits.
Interested?
Get in touch with Daniel at The Sterling Choice for a confidential conversation about the role and what you’d be walking into.
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