Elevation Recruitment Group are working exclusively on the appointment of an Operations Director for a well-established food manufacturing business. Reporting to the Managing Director, this role will take full responsibility for manufacturing and supply chain operations across the UK, ensuring products are produced and delivered in full, on time, and to the highest food safety and quality standards.

As Operations Director you will lead the strategy and execution of food manufacturing and supply chain operations. You will be accountable for operational costs, efficiency, customer satisfaction and compliance across a complex, seasonal FMCG product portfolio. This is a pivotal leadership role, working closely with the board to support growth, innovation and future investment.

Key responsibilities include:

Setting and delivering the operations strategy to drive efficiency, customer service and food quality standards Ownership of the operations budget, forecasting and cost reduction initiatives Leading food manufacturing, warehousing, supply chain and production planning activity Driving continuous improvement, Lean initiatives and sustainability targets across all sites Developing business continuity and risk management plans to ensure resilience Managing stakeholder reporting to board and investors, ensuring clear v...