Senior Operations Manager

Senior Operations Manager East Lothian, Scotland Salary: Up to 80,000 Alexander Steele are delighted to be partnering with a growing food manufacturing business to support the appointment of a Senior Operations Manager during an exciting period of expansion. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the day-to-day running of site operations. You will lead production, quality, supply chain, and logistics teams, ensuring performance, efficiency, and compliance across the business. Key responsibilities include: Leading daily operations across production, quality, and supply chain Driving improvements in efficiency, yield, cost, and service levels Managing production planning, labour, and materials availability Ensuring food safety, quality, and HandS standards (HACCP / BRCGS) Supporting growth and CapEx projects, including equipment and process improvements Developing teams and building strong operational structure and accountability About you: Proven operational leadership experience within food manufacturing Strong understanding of food safety, compliance, and factory performance Experience working in a fast-paced, hands-on SME environment Track record of delivering improvements and supporting business growth Commercially aware with a practical, solutions-focused approach ..... full job details .....