We re recruiting a commercially minded and hands-on Head of Operations to lead the day-to-day running of a growing food and drink manufacturing facility in Farnham. This is a senior leadership position covering the full production operation, from manufacturing and bottling through to warehousing. You ll combine strategic planning with a visible presence on the factory floor, ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities Lead daily production operations across all shifts, ensuring labour, equipment and materials are used efficiently Plan production alongside the supply chain team to meet customer demand and manage capacity Lead and develop a large, multi-disciplinary production team Troubleshoot operational issues and lead problem-solving directly on the factory floor Maintain high standards across food safety, quality, HACCP, GMP and health and safety Implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency and increase output Manage labour efficiency, overtime, production costs and operational budgets Develop and monitor KPIs covering output, waste, downtime and service levels Support recruitment, onboarding and training across the production team Work closely with Planning, Purchasing, Quality and Logistics Support the continued growth and scaling of the manufacturing operation About You Significant experience in a senior production or operations leadership role within food or drink ..... full job details .....