Are you a proven operational leader ready to modernise and transform? This is your opportunity to make a real impact. Our client, a leading FMCG organisation based in Fife, is seeking an exceptional Operations Manager to lead their team across two major production sites. Reporting directly to the MD, this is a high-impact leadership opportunity where your ideas, your energy, and your results will directly shape the company's future. The business is at a crucial inflection point: more open to change and operational evolution than ever before.If you're ready to step up and drive performance, we want to hear from you.

The Role

* Full accountability for site operations across production, water treatment, engineering, and health & safety.

* Lead multi-disciplinary teams, building a positive, high-performance culture rooted in accountability and clear communication.

* Challenge outdated practices, implement lean methodologies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

* Plan, forecast, and manage operational budgets with precision and ownership.

* Oversee environmental and water treatment processes, ensuring full compliance and aligning with sustainability objectives.

* Embed a proactive Health & Safety culture at all levels of the organisation.

* Collaborate across engineering, production, and supply chain teams to support scalability and efficiency.

What We're Looking For

* Proven leadership experience at Operations, Site, or Plant Manager level within food manufacturing, FMCG, or a relevant industrial sector.

* Strong change management skills — you're not afraid to challenge the status quo and inspire others to embrace smarter ways of working.

* Engineering or technical background advantageous, particularly those experienced in managing cross-functional operations.

* Commercially astute, with experience managing P&L responsibility and delivering to financial targets.

* People-first leadership style — you build teams, foster collaboration, and lift performance.

* Solid understanding of Health & Safety, environmental compliance, and modern manufacturing practices.

* Experience in water treatment management (desirable but not essential).

* A relevant qualification in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline is advantageous.

This is a role where you won't be told what to do. You'll set the tone, drive the change, and own the results