[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All PepsiCo jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/pepsico/) · [Search jobs](/search/) PepsiCo · Skelmersdale, United Kingdom # Senior Operations Manager Skelmersdale, United Kingdom Full-time Manager or lead Operations Listed on PepsiCo’s official careers site. Posted July 22, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on PepsiCo’s careers site →](https://globalcareers-pepsico.icims.com/jobs/465750/login) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [PepsiCo](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/pepsico/) / Senior Operations Manager ## Job description ### Overview At PepsiCo UK, we’re proud to make some of the nation’s favourite snacks and drinks—like Walkers, Quaker, Doritos, Pipers, and Monster Munch. With sites across the UK, including our Quaker mill in Cupar and Doritos factory in Coventry, we’re also home to one of the world’s largest crisp factories in Leicester. About the role To provide leadership and delivery of Operations at the Skelmersdale site. Responsible for delivery of the balanced scorecard across Quality, Cost, Delivery & Morale (QCDM) across the 5 production lines (Potato Crisp, Baked, Extruded and 2* SAJ lines) and Warehousing, meeting AOP targets and driving continuous improvement year on year. Active development of direct reports ensuring that a pipeline for talent is identified and their growth facilitated. ### Responsibilities Set the direction, the culture and the standards for people and performance at the Skelmersdale site and ensure we meet those commitments by holding individuals accountable for the delivery of their responsibilities. Development and Delivery of Skelmersdale AOP (including Productivity commitments) through daily/weekly/period management of all aspects of Operations performance. ### Deliver customer service daily compliance with Supply Planning requirements (through management of shift-based teams), and flawless execution of all product-related change (NPD, trials, promotions, etc) for Skelmersdale. Deliver product quality standards and food safety/hygiene standards through operation/maintenance of production equipment, and management of shift-based teams to defined daily AIB and BRC audit standards. Ensuring that Skelmersdale culture continues to evolve and that embracing ‘The PepsiCo Way’ is promoted and upheld. Manage all aspects of performance of direct reports. This includes: PDR, ACE, Training needs analysis, performance management, motivation and resource planning. Work with the Mfg Excellence Mgr and CI team on the delivery of PepsiCo core operating processes such as IPS, Spark, Lean Six Sigma, CI etc. Personal (and legal) ownership for the health, safety and welfare of >500 employees, and improvement of safety results to define and comply with internal procedures/policies. Ensure that all commercial change is executed in line with agreed plans. Manage operational relationship with agency supplier for temporary labour. Assist in the development and implementation of capital investments on lines to support the efficient control of the site's capital plan. Play a collaboration role outside of the Skelmersdale facility as part of the broader Operations Manager network and supporting the UK Operations strategy. ### Qualifications Significant operational manufacturing experience & knowledge (products, processes, maintenance). Very capable people leader:- standard setting, holding people accountable, influencing, motivating and coaching skills. Located remotely from line-manager so senior site based manager. High ability to communicate and be credible at all levels in the organisation (shop floor to senior executives). Ability to balance short term need to supply business with long-term strategic thought. Broad understanding of end to end Supply Chain Operation. Understanding of financial processes and systems (AOP, forecasting, cost of goods detail). Analytical skills, including LSS capability (preferably Green Belt) and the ability to make short and long term recommendations on the basis of available data. Excellent understanding of an Integrated Work System and, ideally, experienced in the implementation and development of the IWS A proven track record of project management and affecting change. Influencing skills across Operations peers and seniors Why Join Us? We offer a competitive salary, bonus, and a wide range of benefits—from critical illness cover and discounted gym memberships to enhanced parental leave and electric car schemes. Our commitment to wellbeing and career growth makes us a Top Employer for 14 years running. We celebrate individuality and are committed to building an inclusive workplace. Our Employee Resource Groups help embed inclusion into our culture, ensuring everyone feels valued and heard. Equal Opportunities We’re an equal opportunity employer, committed to the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will provide any necessary adjustments to support you through the recruitment process. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Jul 22, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Aug 20, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 88 days - Location: Skelmersdale, United Kingdom - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on PepsiCo’s careers site →](https://globalcareers-pepsico.icims.com/jobs/465750/login) ## More jobs at PepsiCo ### [Electrical Maintenance Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/pepsico/jobs/0d868e47687f1125fb57/) Skelmersdale, United Kingdom ### [Food Safety Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/pepsico/jobs/4ee519c9b0ad289451d8/) Skelmersdale, United Kingdom ### [Mechanical Maintenance Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/pepsico/jobs/18e750f13310c7e385fd/) Skelmersdale, United Kingdom ### [Production Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/pepsico/jobs/1920b26bb1445e495b24/) Skelmersdale, United Kingdom ### [Supply Chain Industrial Placement - Manufacturing Excellence 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/pepsico/jobs/60f83e051b8cf5e980df/) Skelmersdale, United Kingdom ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Manger Settlement Card Operations.Card Operations - MBP.Operations Group-MBPKLTD](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/mashreq-bank/jobs/e57b00e016d01767aac7/) Mashreq Bank · Pakistan ### [RO:Bharat Banking Operations-Area Operations Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/axis-bank/jobs/64374bf416a7e766df41/) Axis Bank · Ellenabad ### [RO:Bharat Banking Operations-Area Operations Officer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/axis-bank/jobs/dc50dbf797ab48c2a238/) Axis Bank · Agra ### [Production Operations Manager - AIR6500 Production Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/b5913660e91d65f26ee3/) Lockheed Martin · Mawson Lakes, AUS ### [Sales Operations Manager – Partner Program & Operations, Asia Pacific Zone](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/be38c53fc65993f0d755/) Siemens OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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