Are you a proven leader in food manufacturing, ready to take on a high-impact operations role in a business that blends heritage with innovation? We are working with a well-established and respected producer in the Scottish Highlands to recruit an experienced Operations Manager to lead their processing facility.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business known for its premium products, commitment to sustainability and strong investment in people and process excellence.

THE ROLE

As Operations Manager you will have full responsibility for the day-to-day operations and long-term performance of a food processing site. Leading cross-functional teams across production, engineering, technical and compliance, you’ll ensure smooth and efficient operations in line with the highest food safety and quality standards, driving operational excellence, cost control, staff engagement and continuous improvement across all areas of the plant.
This role operates a back shift schedule (2pm to 10.30pm).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all daily operations of a high-volume food processing facility, ensuring consistent achievement of targets for production output, yield and quality
• Develop and implement production schedules and resource plans
• Recruit, lead, train and develop a team of department heads, supervisors and operational staff - driving a performance culture through KPIs, coaching and structured appraisals
• Ensure compliance with customer standards, food safety, legal, health & safety and environmental policies
• Lead continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives
• Support capital investment and asset upgrade projects

READY TO EXPLORE THE ROLE FURTHER?

Apply with your CV or reach out in confidence for an informal discussion.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Free parking

Work Location: In perso