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 H&S 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