Operations Manager

Maidstone, Kent
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Are you a hands-on operational leader who thrives on driving efficiency, building strong teams, and delivering excellence?

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee production and warehouse operations within a dynamic Fresh Produce business. This is your chance to lead high-performing teams, optimise processes, and ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and service.

In this role, you will manage daily operations, monitor performance, and implement improvements that make a real impact. You will also champion a culture of accountability, wellbeing, and continuous improvement, supporting both your teams and the wider business strategy.

Operations Manager Key Responsibilities

Lead production and warehouse teams, ensuring targets, quality, and compliance are consistently met
Drive operational efficiency, process improvements, and resource optimisation
Develop, mentor, and engage teams to build a high-performing and collaborative culture
Maintain food safety standards and collaborate with Quality Assurance to protect product integrity
Oversee operational performance, budgets, and key business metrics, reporting to senior leadershipOperations Manager Key Requirements

Proven operational management experience, in Fresh Produce, FMCG, or Food production
Experience in managing budgets and applying effective management practices across operations
Strong leadership skills with a collaborative and approachable style
Commercially aware with excellent problem-solving and organisational skillsThis is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact by overseeing site operations, leading and inspiring your team, and contributing to the success of an exceptional and high-performing business that values collaboration and development.

This is a UK-based position. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Evidence of this right will be requested prior to interview, if applicable

Job Info
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Job Title:
Operations Manager
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Maidstone, Kent
Salary:
£80000 - £85000 Per annum
Posted:
Nov 7th 2025
Closes:
Dec 8th 2025
Sector:
Manufacturing & Surveying
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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