About the Role
We are seeking an experienced leader to drive operational excellence in our flavour creations team.
* The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leadership in FMCG operations, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement-driven solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Leading Operational Excellence
The Operations Manager will lead company-wide CI initiatives, champion safety, quality, and environmental compliance, and foster a high-performance culture through training and mentoring.
* Lead company-wide CI initiatives, root cause analysis, and KPI performance.
* Champion safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
* Foster a high-performance culture through training, mentoring, and succession planning.
* Motivate teams, drive innovation, and ensure DIFOT targets are exceeded.
Operations Management
The Operations Manager will oversee plant operations, MRP system, optimise production efficiency, and manage resources effectively.
* Oversee plant operations, MRP system, optimise production efficiency, and manage resources effectively.
* Reduce waste, boost profitability, and implement best practices.
* Support strategic planning and equipment maintenance to minimise downtime.
About You
An ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing production, warehousing, and administration within the FMCG sector, as well as strong appreciation for technical innovation in the food ingredient industry.
* Extensive experience managing Production, Warehousing, and Administration within the FMCG sector.
* Strong appreciation for technical innovation in the food ingredient industry.
* Well-connected with a broad network across the food ingredient sector.
* Skilled in leveraging intellectual property to develop tailored customer solutions.
* Proven ability to create and manage strategy and budgets with a forward-thinking approach.
* Experienced team leader with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.