Operations Manager – UK wide Juice Manufacturer - £70,000 to £90,000

My client is one of the UK’s leading juice producers, known for an incredible range of products and RTDs that genuinely stand out. They’ve been at the top of the category for years, using innovative manufacturing to deliver better, more natural nutrition and the last decade has seen them go from strength to strength.

They’re now looking for an Operations Manager to take ownership of the warehouse and bring energy, structure, and momentum to the operation. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on organisation, enjoys improving how things run and can lead from the front in a fast-paced environment.

What the Operations Manager Role Offers:

• Competitive salary DOE
• Opportunity to take ownership of line performance and drive measurable factory improvements  
• Autonomy to lead continuous improvement initiatives and implement lasting change
• Fast-paced environment with strong investment in equipment and process improvement

The Operations Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Own line availability, performance, and reliability across the factory
• Lead end-to-end delivery of new equipment projects
• Ensure new lines achieve target throughput, yield, and reliability
• Drive line availability and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness
• Lead root cause analysis on downtime  
• Deliver structured improvement projects to eliminate losses and bottlenecks
• Collaborate with Engineering on planned maintenance (PPM), reliability, and permanent fixes
• Improve changeovers, start-ups and line balance
• Define, track and report on performance and project KPIs

The Operations Manager Key Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or similar)
• Proven experience in a manufacturing engineering and/or operations role
• Strong track record of delivering capital projects and commissioning new equipment
• Experience within FMCG, food & beverage or other high-speed manufacturing environments
• Deep understanding of OEE, downtime analysis, and reliability engineering principles
• Hands-on approach with the ability to solve problems on the factory floor
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and suppliers
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into action

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to Rupert at COREcruitmentor call 0207 790 2666.