Operations Manager (Food Manufacturing)

Job description

Operations Manager / General Manager

Are you an experienced food manufacturing leader looking for your next challenge?

My client a successful and well respected food manufacturer in the Dorset area are seeking a Operations Manager/ General Manager to drive and lead the business through a period of positive change and growth.

Reporting to the MD you will be responsible for the Senior Management Team, all operations and execution of plan to producing high quality products, as per customer demand, within budget, adhering to health and safety on site.

You will have excellent communication and leaderships skills. As a 'people person' you will manage, develop and lead your teams.

You will be KPI focused based on safety, quality, productivity, cost, delivery and people development.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Demonstrable senior management experience, within a food manufacturing environment
• Strong and confident leader
• Proven track record of managing teams to deliver business targets
• P&L responsibility
• Commercial Mindset
• Able to implement and manage change

Role

• Monday- Friday- site based
• Salary DOE, plus strong benefits package inc car/ allowance and bonus
• Development and progression

Mach are acting as an agent for this vacancy

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Dorset

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-03-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English