Support Operations Manager, North East Scotland

Job Description

The Food Industry is very fast paced, demanding, and constantly developing, therefore the people the company looks to join them must have a great personality and the drive to exceed the customers’ expectations. This is an exciting opportunity for a Support Operations Manager to join one of Scotland’s well-known Food Manufacturing Companies. In this role you will have 5 direct reports.

This role is based in the North of Scotland – a more specific location is available on the application.

The Role:

• Quality control of services delivered by 3rd parties or contractors
• Purchasing Management to ensure best price, best quality, and best warranty/guarantee
• Operational management of work operations to support requirements of the business
• A member of the operational management team reporting to the directors of the business working alongside two other senior managers
• Lead a variety of Engineering projects to expand or improve existing production activities ensuring design, cost, functionality, and suitability are achieved
• Planning staff resources required equipment and workload to ensure timely delivery of a demanding workload
• To participate in development trials as necessary
• To maintain high standards of hygiene and hygienic practises throughout the site
• To always follow safe working practises, be aware of surroundings regarding Health & Safety and suggest improvements where necessary

Skills/Personal Attributes:

• Highly organised with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ready to inspire and lead a team
• Proven management skills are essential, position involves managing a diverse range of skills and knowledge, while successfully developing skill shortages
• Optimistic outlook with a problem-solving attitude is important
• A full clean UK driving licence is essential – current valid certification for any of the following would also be desirable: Telescopic forklift, Counterbalance forklift & HGV licence
• Above all you should have the drive and ambition to further your career through training and development.

What’s on offer?

• The opportunity to take on a role that is highly visible in a market leading company
• Upto £50,000

If you would like to be considered for this excellent opportunity, then please get in touch with Craig Russell ASAP. Contact me on 0131 226 5060.