Operations Manager

Location: South WalesOverview: This is your opportunity to join a successful, high performing FMCG business, with a strong emphasis on sustainability. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven leader with a strong background in manufacturing environments to take ownership of operational performance, team leadership and continuous improvement across the site. About You:• Proven experience in an Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or Senior Production leadership role within the food manufacturing or FMCG sector• Demonstrable experience leading multi-functional teams, including production, planning, warehousing and quality.• Ability to lead and motivate teams and drive continuous improvement.• As Operations Manager, you will need experience in workforce planning, performance management and developing high-performing teams.• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to work cross-functionally across operations, supply chain, technical and senior leadership teams.• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in a time-sensitive environment. What will you be doing?• Lead the day-to-day operational performance of the site, ensuring production targets, quality standards and service levels are consistently achieved.• The Operations Manager will manage and develop site teams to deliver a safe, engaged and high-performing culture.• Drive improvements in productivity, efficiency, waste reduction and cost control.• Ensure full compliance with all safety, quality and health & safety standards.• Monitor and report on key operational KPIs, implementing action plans where required.• Ensure staff are properly trained, compliant with company policies and ready for the production floor. • Collaborate with supply chain, planning, technical and engineering teams to optimise site performance.• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and contribute to wider business objectives. What can they offer you?This is an opportunity to have an impact and make change in an environment that will give you the autonomy to do this. We are seeking applications from talented Site Operations Managers, Warehouse Managers, Factory Managers, Production Managers, Distribution Managers, Production Leads and Operation Leads who live within South Wales - Cardiff, Newport, Caerphilly, Merthyr, Pontypridd, Bridgend, Port Talbot or Swansea. How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re ES/TNT/2580 or call 0161 399 1575 for a confidential discussion.True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

Location: Greater ManchesterOverview: An established and forward-thinking food manufacturing business based in Greater Manchester is looking for a proactive Shift Manager to support the production team as the site continues to grow. About You:• This will suit a Shift Team Leader who has done an apprenticeship or a graduate scheme, ideally in food manufacturing.• Someone who does what they say they will do and who can really add value to their department.• A passion in developing talent and working in a continuous improvement culture• Reasonable experience working as a shift leader, ideally within food manufacturing.• The Shift Manager will need to possess a track record in delivering results What will you be doing?• In this role you will drive a team by coaching and developing them to achieve results• Lead by example ensuring safety always comes first• The successful Shift Manager will inspire and lead your team to deliver and become the best shift in the business• Identify and support development needs within the team• Optimise the production plan to ensure you maximise capacity and cost effective What can they offer you?This is a great business to join as they really invest in the people and support development and growth. We are seeking applications from talented Shift Managers, Shift Leaders, Assistant Shift Managers, Shift Team Leaders or Team Managers, who live within Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Manchester, Hale, Sale or Trafford Park region. How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re CH/TNT/2551 or call 0161 399 1575 / 07899 686690 for a confidential discussion. True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

Location: North West LondonOverview: We are recruiting for a motivated and hands-on Team Leader to join a fast-paced food production environment in Park Royal. Reporting to the Production Manager, this role is responsible for leading a production team to deliver high-quality food products while ensuring the highest standards of Health & Safety, Food Safety, and operational performance.This position plays a key role in driving team engagement, achieving production plans, and maintaining the high standards expected across quality, service level, and efficiency. The successful candidate will be a confident people leader who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment and is passionate about continuous improvement. About you…• Previous experience in a food manufacturing or food production environment.• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and Food Safety standards (GMP).• A confident people leader with the ability to motivate, coach and develop teams.• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.• Highly organised with the ability to manage production priorities and performance targets.• As Production Team Leader, you will possess a proactive mindset with a strong focus on quality, efficiency and waste reduction.• Comfortable using IT systems and production reporting tools.• Driven, motivated and aligned with values such as respect, collaboration, and pride in quality products. What will you be doing?• Leading your production team to deliver the daily production plan safely and efficiently.• Ensuring all activities meet Food Safety, Quality, GMP and Health & Safety standards.• Monitoring line performance, throughput and waste to drive improvements in operational efficiency.• Providing daily communication, feedback and performance support to team members through shift briefings.• Supporting the induction, training and development of new team members.• The Production Team Leader will be managing breaks, holidays and staffing levels to ensure smooth production operations.• Carrying out safety walks, raising near misses and supporting root cause investigations to improve safety performance.• Ensuring quality standards are maintained and addressing any non-conformances quickly and effectively.• Recording downtime and production performance while identifying opportunities for improvement.• Working collaboratively with Production Managers, Engineering, Logistics and support teams to resolve operational challenges.• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality and operational performance. So, what can they offer you?An opportunity to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business where people, quality and operational excellence are at the heart of everything they do.You’ll be part of a supportive leadership team with the opportunity to develop your leadership capability, influence team engagement, and contribute to continuous improvement across production operations. This role offers the chance to make a real impact by helping deliver high-quality products while driving safety, efficiency and team performance. We are keen to speak with experienced Production Team Managers, Production Team Leaders Manufacturing Supervisors, Production Supervisors or Assistant Shift Managers who live within London, Wembley, Harrow, Watford, Slough, Uxbridge, Hounslow, Ealing, Hayes, or surrounding areas. True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

Location: North West LondonOverview: We are recruiting for a driven and experienced Production Manager to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role will lead a large production team to deliver operational excellence, ensuring high-quality food is produced safely, efficiently, and in line with customer and business expectations.This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong people leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about driving continuous improvement, operational performance, and team development. About you…• Proven experience in a Production Manager or Senior Production leadership role within manufacturing.• Experience within Food Manufacturing or FMCG environments is highly desirable.• Strong leadership capability with experience managing large production teams.• Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety, GMP and Food Safety standards.• Experience implementing Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.• As Production Manager, you will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision making.• Confident communicator who can collaborate across production, planning, technical and engineering teams.• A proactive, energetic leader with the ability to drive performance and culture within the team. What will you be doing?• Leading and developing the production team to deliver operational excellence and achieve manufacturing KPIs.• Ensuring all production activities are carried out safely and in line with Health & Safety and Food Safety standards.• Driving a strong food safety culture and ensuring the site remains audit-ready against BRC and GMP standards.• Delivering efficiency improvements through Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.• As Production Manager, you will be managing process and equipment improvements in collaboration with the engineering team.• Supporting the successful introduction of new products into production, ensuring trials and launches are delivered effectively.• Developing a high performing team through coaching, training, and performance management. So, what can they offer you?You’ll be joining a well-established and respected food manufacturing business that prides itself on quality, innovation and strong team culture. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in shaping production performance, embedding lean processes and developing a high-performing team.You’ll work closely with a supportive leadership team while having the autonomy to drive improvements across production and make a real impact on operational success. We are keen to speak with experienced Production Managers, Manufacturing Managers, Operations Managers, Production Shift Managers, Senior Production Supervisors or Production Team Leaders who live within London, Wembley, Harrow, Watford, Slough, Uxbridge, Hounslow, Ealing, Hayes, or surrounding areas. True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

Location: United KingdomOverview: Our client is looking for an experienced Interim Maintenance Manager, who can manage a team of engineers, oversee day-to-day maintenance operations, and ensure the effective delivery of both reactive and planned maintenance activities. Key Responsibilities:• Lead and coordinate day-to-day maintenance operations across facilities to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient performance• Manage reactive and planned preventative maintenance schedules, minimizing downtime and disruption• Control maintenance budgets, approve expenditure, and identify cost-saving opportunities Requirements:• Engineering qualification• Food manufacturing experience The Offering:Day Rate, dependant on experience, plus expenses. We are seeking applications from experienced Maintenance Managers, Engineering Managers or Facilities Managers. True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

Location: LiskeardOverview: A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Supervisor to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business. This is a Monday to Friday Day-Shift (6:30am–3:30pm) role, ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys developing teams while driving operational performance. About You:• Previous supervisory experience within a food or FMCG manufacturing environment• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene standards, and quality systems (HACCP knowledge essential)• As Production Supervisor, you will be a confident team leader with the ability to motivate and develop production operatives• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workloads effectively• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement What will you be doing?• Supervising daily production operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance with food safety and health & safety standards• Leading, coaching, and supporting production teams to achieve shift targets• Monitoring KPIs and addressing performance issues to ensure targets are met• As Production Supervisor, you will be ensuring accurate completion of production records and compliance documentation• Working closely with technical, engineering, and planning teams to ensure smooth operations What can they offer you?• Salary of £30,000 – £35,000 depending on experience• Monday to Friday day shift: 6:30am – 3:30pm• A stable, well-established business with a strong reputation in its market• Supportive leadership team and collaborative working culture• Opportunities for development and progression as the business continues to grow We are seeking applications from talented Production Supervisors, Manufacturing Supervisors, Production Team Leaders, Shift Supervisors, or Line Leaders who live within or around Liskeard, Bodmin, Plymouth, Callington, Launceston, Saltash, or Cornwall. How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting ref AHC/TNT/HCM or call Amelia directly on 0161 399 1575 for a confidential discussion. True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

Location: UKOverview: We are seeking an Interim Warehouse Manager to play a fundamental role in an established food and drink manufacturing organisation. Your vision and strong leadership will play a key role in their expanding operations. The Candidate:- Strong leadership in optimising Warehouse Operations in an FMCG environment • Striving to constantly achieve customer service delivery.• Opportunities to use your experience and grow your expertise. The Role:• Guarantee strict adherence to environmental, health and safety, legal, and company standards.• Leverage Warehouse Management Systems for optimal work force utilisation.• Recruit, train, and develop staff in line with company ethos.• Promptly address service issues and escalate as needed.• Establish and maintain successful relations with other teams on site. The Offering:Day Rate, dependant on experience, plus expenses. We are seeking applications from Warehouse Operations Managers, Warehouse & Logistics Managers, Distribution Centre Managers, Warehouse & Inventory Managers or Warehouse Shift Managers True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

Location: OxfordshireOverview: This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Hygiene & Facilities Manager to join a well-established food manufacturing business. The site is committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and site presentation, supplying major customers within a regulated FMCG environment.You will play a key role in leading site hygiene and facilities activities, ensuring a food-safe production environment, full compliance with BRC and customer standards, and the effective delivery of cleaning, waste, pest control, and site services. About you…• Relevant experience in a Hygiene Manager / Facilities Manager role within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment• Strong knowledge of food safety, BRC standards, HACCP, and hygiene systems• Experience leading and developing hygiene teams and managing third-party contractors• Knowledge of COSHH, chemical control, and hygienic design• As Hygiene and Facilities Manager, you will be confident decision-maker, able to work under pressure and drive compliance• Strong communication, organisation, and influencing skills What will you be doing?• Lead and develop site hygiene and facilities systems to ensure a clean, safe, and compliant production environment• Manage and train the hygiene team, ensuring all cleaning activities are completed to schedule and standard• Investigate and resolve out-of-specification environmental and microbiological results, ensuring root cause and sustainable corrective actions• As Facilities and Hygiene Manager, you will oversee site facilities including offices, production areas, yards, car parks, and external areas• Ensure adequate resources, training, and COSHH compliance for all hygiene activities• Coordinate subcontracted services including pest control, waste management, laundry, window cleaning, and site services• Drive continuous improvement in hygiene effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability So, what can they offer you?You’ll be joining a business that places food safety, hygiene, and compliance at the heart of its operation. This role offers responsibility, influence, and the opportunity to make a real impact on site standards, culture, and continuous improvement within a progressive food manufacturing environment. There will be scope to develop your career further with a company that promotes a culture of growth. We are keen to speak with Hygiene Managers, Hygiene Supervisors, Facilities Managers, Technical Supervisors, and Senior Hygiene Leaders based within Banbury, Aylesbury, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Bicester, Bletchley and surrounding areas. How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re JO/TNT/2386 or call 0161 399 1575 / 07830 944145 for a confidential discussion. True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

Location: East MidlandsOverview: This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Shift Lead (4 On 4 Off Nights & Days) to join a well-established food manufacturing business within a fast-paced automated operation. The site supplies major customers and is committed to operational excellence, food safety, and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in leading shift performance, driving efficiency, and ensuring customer demand is met safely and cost-effectively. About you…• Previous experience at Shift Lead / Shift Manager level within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP and quality standards• Experience managing people, performance, and time & attendance• The confidence to make decisions under pressure and escalate risk appropriately• As Shift Lead, you will have excellent communication, coaching and leadership skills What will you be doing?• Lead, motivate and coordinate a shift team of up to 20 direct reports across 3 production lines• Ensure production plans are achieved through effective labour and line utilisation• As the Shift Lead, you will monitor performance at regular intervals, addressing efficiency, waste, quality and plan attainment• Maintain full compliance with food safety, quality, health & safety and hygiene standards• Act as the legally responsible person for food safety on shift• Troubleshoot operational issues and coordinate with Engineering and Technical teams• Drive continuous improvement, waste reduction and MPS activities• Chair cross-functional shift meetings and manage effective shift handovers• Coach, develop and performance-manage team members, including identifying training needs• Ensure accurate record keeping, documentation and reporting• Deputise for the Production / Operations Manager when required So, what can they offer you?You’ll be joining a business that values strong leadership, safety, and teamwork, offering the opportunity to make a real impact on shift performance and culture. This role provides responsibility, development, and the chance to grow within a progressive manufacturing environment where continuous improvement is at the core of operations. We are keen to speak with Shift Leads, Shift Managers, Shift Leaders, Production Supervisors, Senior Operators, Line Leaders and Team Leaders based within Nuneaton, Coventry, Hinckley, Rugby, Bedworth and surrounding East Midlands areas. How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re JO/TNT/2346 or call 0161 399 1575 / 07830 944145 for a confidential discussion. True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

Location: Wickford Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hands-on Production Shift Manager to join a growing, values-driven manufacturing business. This Monday to Friday day-shift role is ideal for a motivated people leader with a strong continuous improvement mindset who enjoys driving performance, developing teams, and ensuring safe, efficient operations in a fast-paced environment. About You:• As Production Manager, you will have proven supervisory or management experience within an FMCG manufacturing environment• Strong understanding of food safety systems, HACCP, and recognised quality standards (e.g. BRC or equivalent)• Confident people manager with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams• Demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement and operational excellence• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills What will you be doing?• Managing all production activities during your shift, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with food safety and health & safety standards• Leading and developing a multi-skilled production team, promoting engagement, flexibility, and high performance• As Shift Manager, you will be monitoring and driving KPIs through effective planning, reporting, and corrective actions• Identifying bottlenecks and implementing process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce waste• Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure production plans are delivered on time and in full What can they offer you?• Salary of £40,000 – £45,000 depending on experience• Day shift hours: 10:00 – 18:30, Monday to Friday• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays• A supportive, collaborative working environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement• Ongoing training and development with genuine opportunities for progression We are seeking applications from talented Production Shift Managers, Manufacturing Shift Managers, Production Supervisors, Shit Managers, Operations Supervisors, or Production Team Leaders who live within or around Wickford, Basildon, Rayleigh, Billericay, Southend-on-Sea, Chelmsford Essex. How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting ref AHC/TNT/2322 or call 0161 399 1575 for a confidential discussion. True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.