Head of operations Work, Jobs in Queenborough, Ken (with Salaries)

Operations Manager
Puratos —Sittingbourne
- £55,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Bakery
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
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- £55,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Continuous improvement
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Head of Global Procurement
Driscoll's, Inc. —Maidstone
- £305,000 - £380,000 a year
- Spanish
- English
- Master's degree
- Profit sharing
- Annual leave
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Growth Team Coordinator & PA to Head of Growth
Wealden Rehab Ltd —Walderslade
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Research
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
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Regional Head of Housing Services
Anchor —Chelmsford
- £84,406 a year
- Remote
- Leadership
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Senior Lead
Age UK Herne Bay —Herne Bay
- £14 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Recruiting
- IT
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HEAD OF TRENCHLESS AND CIVILS
PSS Utilities —Rochford
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
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- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Head of EMEA Pricing & Value Optimisation
Fiserv —Basildon
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Financial services
- Business
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Head of External Reporting
Cygnet —West Malling
- Up to £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Employee discount
General Manager
Aramark —Maidstone
- £44,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Team management
- Annual leave
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Continuous Improvement Manager
Givaudan —Ashford
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Profit sharing
Head of Marketing Operations
Lookers —Chelmsford
- Full-time
- Travel
- Analytics
- Annual leave
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Head of Finance
KIMS Hospital —Maidstone
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- In-person
- Leadership
Operations Manager
ASDA —Gillingham
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
13d
Head of Commercial Optimisation
London Southend Airport —Southend-on-Sea
- £1 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- APIs
- Business
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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HR Business Partner
People —Basildon
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Human resources
- Communication skills
- Analytics
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Customer Delivery Driver
ASDA —Sittingbourne
- £13.10 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
3d
Senior Internal Auditor
Cabot Financial —West Malling
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Travel
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14d
Account Manager - Major Projects
HSS ProService —Chelmsford
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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HRBP
Demelza —Sittingbourne
- £21.18 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Continuous improvement
- Human resources
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Operations Manager

Puratos -
Sittingbourne

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£55,000 - £60,000 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave

Qualifications

Food production
Resource allocation planning
Stakeholder liaison
Lean
Food safety and hygiene regulations
Six Sigma
Analysis skills
BRC Global Standard
HACCP
Continuous improvement
Continuous improvement cycles oversight
BRCGS standards
Training & development
Root cause analysis
Food safety
Leadership
Team motivation leadership
Communication skills
Operations leadership experience
Analytics

Full job description

Join the Magic

Our Mission

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.

We are more than 11,000 employees in 87 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3.4 billion euros. Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future. This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

To strengthen our team in Puratos Fourayes, the UK’s number one processor and grower of fruit, we are looking for a:

Operations Manager*

Sittingbourne UK

Your Mission

Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing, the successful candidate will lead, inspire and grow a team of 45 permanent employees across six lines producing high quality fruit fillings and purees. The Operations Manager is responsible for driving efficiency through continuous improvement whilst ensuring the health and safety of all production workers and complying with food safety standards.

What you will do

Lead all production activities across six manufacturing lines and own their performance and technical standards.
Ensure production schedules are delivered safely, efficiently and on time.
Drive a strong food safety and quality culture in line with BRCGS, HACCP and company standards.
Accountable for demonstrating tangible continuous improvements daily.
Develop, coach and motivate production teams to deliver high levels of performance and engagement through structured, leader standard work responsibilities.
Monitor and improve key performance indicators including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Waste, OEE and Labour Efficiency.
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
Work closely with Engineering, Technical, Warehousing and Logistics teams to optimise collaborative operational performance.
Ensure effective resource planning and deployment to meet business demands whilst adhering to budget.
Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for production, quality and safety issues.
Champion best manufacturing practices, standard operating procedures and operational discipline.
Support investment projects, new product introductions and process improvements.

What we expect from you

The ideal candidate would be:

Goal driven, a self-starter, with an infectious positive work ethic.

And would have:

Strong focus on delivery, both individually and collectively.

Proven experience in a Production leadership role in a food manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and quality management systems.
Experience leading large operational teams in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
Demonstrated success in driving performance improvements through Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent leadership, coaching and team development capabilities.
Experience of managing KPIs, budgets and operational performance.
Ability to make sound decisions based on facts and data evidence in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Knowledge of TPM, Lean, Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
Food Safety, HACCP or IOSH qualifications.
Experience of SAP software would be beneficial, though not essential.

What you can expect from Puratos

£55-£60k per annum dependent on suitability, training and experience.
5% bonus scheme.
Core hours of Monday – Friday 08:30 – 17:00.
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
Opportunities for career growth and development.
Access to 1000s of courses on LinkedIn learning.
Comprehensive training and support, with 5 training days planned for every worker in 2026.
Employee benefits platform.
Cycle to work scheme.

We are a warm family company with a historical growth track record and a clear long-term vision for the future. We promote a caring, trustful and respectful work environment by putting people first.

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace that fully embraces diversity and equal

opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.

If you'd like to know a bit more about what we do at Puratos Fourayes follow this link: https://www.puratos.co.uk/en/about-puratos/puratos-fourayes

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

*This role is referred to interally as "Production Manager".

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