https://jobs.co.uk/job/operations-manager-reed-specialist-recruitment--f92a2ac5-4579-4292-916c-065089a4cebe RSS feed for Operations Manager at Reed Specialist Recruitment. en-gb Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:37:20 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/operations-manager-reed-specialist-recruitment--f92a2ac5-4579-4292-916c-065089a4cebe https://jobs.co.uk/job/operations-manager-reed-specialist-recruitment--f92a2ac5-4579-4292-916c-065089a4cebe Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Retford | Salary: £35000 - £40000/annum | Type: Permanent | Operations Manager Location: Retford, Nottinghamshire Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: Competitive Join our team as an Operations Manager and play a pivotal role in the end-to-end management of our production facility. This position is integral to optimising factory workflows, enhancing material sourcing, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. You will work closely with the Factory General Manager to achieve operational excellence. Day-to-Day of the Role: Operational Management & Factory Efficiency Production Oversight: Manage daily operations across all production shifts to ensure manufacturing targets are met. Efficiency Measures: Monitor and analyse operational performance metrics to maximize throughput and batch yield rates. Process Improvement: Implement Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or Continuous Improvement methodologies to reduce production bottlenecks and downtime. Resource Optimization: Design shift schedules to control labour costs and align with raw material intake. Procurement & Supply Chain Sourcing & Negotiation: Establish commercial contracts with vendors for raw ingredients and packaging. Cost Control: Manage vendor ... Permanent