COMPANY OVERVIEW

Laila’s Fine Foods is an established, family-owned manufacturer of chilled and frozen ready meals for the UK retail and foodservice sector. We produce over 250 different product lines at our factory using the finest ingredients sourced from all over the world.
With a focussed development process led by an experienced and strong development team, we carry out extensive market research and product benchmarking. In turn, this allows us to produce a comprehensive product range that offers both excellent quality and value for money and secures our ongoing position in the market.
As our commitment to growth and continued customer satisfaction is steadfast, we have identified a requirement to appoint an Operations Manager as we take on a significant new customer.

SUMMARY

The Operations Manager will work with Senior Management Team, reviewing the current processes and procedures in place across the operation to include manufacturing, warehouse, transport and maintenance. As a people driven man-manager, they will be able to get ‘under the skin’ of the operation, understand the areas that are working well and those which could benefit from potential enhancements.
The successful applicant will have an operational background within chilled or frozen food manufacturing, will have experience of performing deep dive operational reviews and working closely alongside the board, assisting with executing operational enhancements as agreed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience in operations management within the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and food safety regulations.
• Experience with budget management and resource allocation.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
  If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a significant impact at Laila’s Fine Foods, we invite you to apply today!
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: £60,000.00-£70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Blackpool FY2 0LZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Do You have chilled or frozen food manufacturing management experience?

Work Location: In perso

• Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency and quality standards are met.
• Develop and implement operational strategies that align with company goals.
• Lead and mentor the operations team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with other departments to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor key performance indicators and report on operational performance.
• Manage budgets and resource allocation effectively.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food safety regulations.
• Drive initiatives for cost reduction without compromising quality.