Area Operations Manager

Reference: JN-

Posted:

Location: Cardiff, Wales, GB

Contract type: Full time

Company: Michael Page

Job function: Engineering & Manufacturing

Subsector: Production, Manufacturing

Sector: FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)

Where: Cardiff

Contract type: Permanent

Consultant name: Mark Hickman

Consultant phone:

• Full operational ownership of a large-scale manufacturing area
• Drive operational performance and continuous improvement.

About Our Client

Join a market-leading FMCG manufacturer supplying products to major retail and consumer brands.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational performance across a large FMCG manufacturing area.
• Drive safety, quality, productivity and cost performance.
• Manage and develop operational teams to deliver business objectives.
• Lead continuous improvement and waste reduction initiatives.
• Act as the senior operational decision-maker outside normal business hours.

The Successful Applicant

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced operations leader from an FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Strong people manager with a track record of building high-performing teams.
• Passionate about continuous improvement, safety and operational excellence.
• Confident making decisions in a fast-paced production environment.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

Excellent salary, benefits and progression.