Head of Operations

Lead Operations. Drive Performance. Shape the Future.

At The Compleat Food Group, we're on a mission to create food to feel good. We're now looking for an experienced and ambitious Head of Operations to lead manufacturing and materials control across our Southbank site driving operational excellence, continuous improvement and high-performing teams.

This is a key leadership role reporting directly to the Site Director, with responsibility for the day-to-day operational performance of multiple sites. You'll play a vital role in delivering industry-leading productivity, exceptional customer service, outstanding product quality and a culture where people can thrive.

As Head of Operations, you'll:

• Lead, motivate and inspire manufacturing and operational teams across the sites.
• Drive a culture of pace, accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.
• Deliver against key operational KPI's including safety, quality, service, cost and people performance.
• Work closely with the wider Site Leadership Team to align priorities and achieve business objectives.
• Take full ownership of operational performance, costs and resource management.
• Champion Health & Safety, ensuring it remains the number one priority across all areas.
• Support and develop operational leaders through coaching, mentoring and performance management.
• Identify and implement productivity, efficiency and profit improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, environmental, legal and company requirements.
• Build positive employee relations and foster a culture of trust, openness and collaboration.
• Lead site-based projects and contribute to wider group initiatives as required.
• Deputise for the Site Director when appropriate.

We're keen to speak to operational leaders who can demonstrate:

• Significant senior manufacturing leadership experience within food manufacturing or a similarly fast-paced environment.
• A proven track record of delivering operational improvements and performance turnaround initiatives.
• Strong leadership capability with the ability to engage, influence and develop teams at all levels.
• Experience managing large operational teams through direct and indirect reports.
• Strong commercial awareness with responsibility for operational budgets and costs.
• A passion for continuous improvement and driving positive change.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A clear commitment to health, safety, quality and customer standards.

This is a chance to step into a commercially significant role in a business with incredible momentum. You'll be joining a PE-backed group with scale, ambition and pace, where strong commercial talent can make a visible impact. With a diverse multi-site manufacturing footprint, leading chilled food capabilities and a major strategic partnership with Tesco, this is an opportunity to influence growth at the highest level.

You'll be part of a collaborative, passionate and commercially driven team that values pace, ownership and fresh thinking.

• Company Bonus Scheme recognising performance and contribution
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes– including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 33 days’ annual leave(including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
• Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
• Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• EV charging points– available at selected sites
• 24/7 access to Grocery Aid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub– free on-demand exercise programmes, online classes and multiple gym discounts
• Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of meal plans and healthy…