Head of Operations

Ref: 575031

London

£70,000

• Permanent
• Operations Leader
• Large-Scale Production Expert
• Immediately Available

About the candidate

An accomplished business leader with over 15 years of experience in operations management, the candidate has honed their skills in the food & beverage and hospitality industries, managing large-scale operations in London. Their career has been marked by roles that include overseeing the UK's largest plant-based production kitchen, leading a team of over 50 staff and managing a facility of 40,000 sq ft. They have a proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency, increasing production capacity, and leading teams to achieve exceptional performance levels.

What makes them great?

• Successfully increased production capacity from 800 to 1500 units per day within 6 months through process optimisation and new equipment setup ahead of a major product launch.
• Achieved a significant reduction in product defects by 70% over 6 months by revising quality assurance processes and initiating an operator training program.
• Enhanced food safety audit scores from 83% to 96% within a year by overhauling relevant documentation and training processes.
• Reduced inventory stockouts from 10 to 3 per month, improving order fill by 25% through better supplier agreements and refining reorder points.

Areas of expertise

• Operations Management: Proficient in overseeing large-scale production environments, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
• Team Leadership and Development: Skilled in building, developing, and leading teams to achieve business goals.
• Continuous Improvement: Experienced in implementing strategies that enhance processes and increase overall operational efficiency.