Production and Operations Manager

Production and Operations Manager
East London
Permanent
£35,000 - £40,000

A growing food retailer that produces exquisite treats by hand is looking for a Production and Operations Manager to join the team to assist with the overall production and operational process to aid future growth plans.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

This is a very involved Production and Operations role where you will be required to hit the ground running and assist with the efficiency and production of the products, streamline processes and assist the production planner with achieving the brands motivated growth plans. Typical duties include:

• Assisting the founder to streamline processes or production strategies to increase profitability
• Work with the Production Planner to minimise waste and improve production levels
• Overseeing the compliance across the business
• Working with suppliers to negotiate and improve services such as packaging or delivery
• Analysing data to assist with forecasting to help increase sales and profitability.

WHO YOU ARE

To be successful, you will have experience in Food Retail within the Production or Operations role, you will have managed a team previously and be an efficient problem solverr. This role will work closely with a founder to achieve company goals!

Essential requirements:

• Experience in a high volume production food retailer (ideally within a bakery background)
• Experience in implementing and improving processes
• Strong business acumen
• Confident with budgets and understanding financial data.
• Strong understanding of Food and Hygiene compliance and legislation
• Previous experience managing a team
• A positive and motivated individual able to lift and develop teams skills and culture.
• Experience of working in an eCommerce sales environment