Head of Operations (SME Food Business)

• Owning the end-to-end manufacturing operation and operational performance
• Procuring raw materials, packaging, logistics and services at the right cost and quality
• Negotiating with suppliers and building strong, scalable partnerships
• Putting the right processes, controls and disciplines in place - without killing agility
• Leading and motivating production and operations teams on the ground
• Driving efficiency, accountability and continuous improvement
• Making sure customers receive orders on time, every time

• A proven operations leader who thrives in entrepreneurial, growing businesses
• Commercially sharp with a strong grip on costs and margins
• Comfortable being both strategic and hands-on when needed
• Confident managing people, suppliers and operational complexity
• Excited by building structure, not just maintaining it

Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing or complex supply chains is beneficial, but mindset matters more than sector background

• A genuine leadership role in a scaling SME
• The chance to build an operation fit for the next stage of growth
• Direct influence on how the business performs and grows