Operations Director (FMCG)

Annual Salary: £80000 - £100000 + benefits
Location: Cornwall
Job Type: Full-time

Reed are seeking an Operations Director with a strong background in FMCG, preferably with experience in the seafood industry, to provide strategic and operational leadership in Cornwall. This role is ideal for a leader who is passionate about driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of continual improvement.

Day-to-day of the role:

Provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure production sites efficiently accommodate increased volume and support new product processes for business development targets.
Foster a culture of operational excellence and continual improvement to enhance work experiences and optimise processes for further business wins.
Lead, engage, and develop the Production/Process/Engineering teams, including providing training, supervision, and development opportunities.
Ensure planning and production levels meet agreed KPIs and company standards, driving performance improvement through operational efficiencies and quality enhancements.
Oversee the monitoring of raw material yields, efficiency achievements, and the reduction of wastage.
Evaluate capital investment plans, including conducting payback calculations and creating a pipeline of industry-leading opportunities for assessment against agreed capital budgets.
Ensure compliance with technical systems, Food Hygiene, HACCP, GMP, and specific customer standards across all operations.
Act as the ultimate Health & Safety duty holder for both sites, promoting a culture of safe working and ensuring compliance with policy procedures and risk assessments.
Cascade relevant business information to teams in a timely manner to ensure operational alignment and conduct regular production/team meetings.
Conduct regular appraisals and HR reviews, setting KPIs and addressing performance and development issues with HR Management as necessary.
Actively seek and implement improvements in equipment, processes, and products to foster a forward-thinking production culture.
Liaise with the Board and Senior Management, keeping them apprised of relevant issues, and attend meetings and briefings as required.
Cooperate with inspectors and auditors, providing relevant and accurate information as necessary.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Proven experience in an FMCG environment, preferably within the fish industry.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage and develop teams.
Excellent strategic planning and operational management abilities.
Knowledge of Food Hygiene, HACCP, GMP, and customer-specific standards.
Experience in managing capital investment plans and conducting payback calculations.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of maintaining strong relationships.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and remain flexible with changing priorities.

Benefits:

Competitive salary package.
Opportunity to lead and develop in a dynamic environment.
Access to industry-leading projects and technologies.
Support for professional development and continuous learning.

To apply for this Operations Director position, please submit your CV as soon as possible.