Operations Manager
Kilmarnock
£40,000 - £45,000
Monday – Friday
Make Your Mark in a Growing, Family‑Owned Food Business
Braehead Foods is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to step into a newly created role where you will have real influence and the freedom to shape how the operation runs.
As a highly respected, family‑owned business delivering premium food solutions to the foodservice industry, we pride ourselves on quality, people and long‑term relationships. This is a fantastic opportunity for an operational leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys leading teams, improving performance and delivering exceptional service.
The Role
Reporting into senior leadership, you’ll take ownership of day‑to‑day warehouse and operational activity, driving efficiency, service levels and team performance. You’ll work closely with colleagues across Buying, Customer Service and our Production Kitchen to ensure stock availability, smooth order processing and consistently high standards.
Key Responsibilities, but not limited to
Operational Management
Manage day-to-day operational activity in partnership within the Group, ensuring smooth order processing and service delivery.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders.
Oversee all warehouse functions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Buying & Procurement to maintain stock availability.
Work with Customer Service to resolve order discrepancies and service issues.
Collaborate with the Production Kitchen senior team to manage freezer stock and picking accuracy.
People Leadership & Development
Lead, motivate and engage the warehouse team.
Identify team members with development potential.
Create a positive, safe and high-performing working environment.
Customer & Service Focus
Health, Safety & Performance
Maintain full compliance with Health & Safety standards.
Own warehouse, Goods In and stock control KPIs.
Produce and present monthly performance updates to senior management.
Essential Skills & Experience:
Proven experience within a fast-paced operational or warehouse environment.
Background in food service or FMCG.
Strong, hands-on leadership and people management skills.
Confident working cross‑functionally.
Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
Customer‑focused, organised and able to manage competing priorities.
What We Offer
Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000
Group Personal Pension Plan
Private medical insurance
Life insurance
Health & wellbeing programme
Discounted or free food
On-site parking
Supportive, collaborative company culture
Braehead Foods Limited is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
