JULIE CROSSLEY
Greater Manchester
Summary
Accomplished operations and production management professional with extensive expertise in manufacturing operations, site production planning, and high-volume manufacturing. Demonstrates strong leadership and people management skills, holding an ILM Level 5 Leadership qualification, with a proven track record in workforce management and team development. Adept at ensuring food safety and compliance through HACCP Level 3 certification and BRCGS audit readiness. Committed to continuous improvement, leveraging lean manufacturing techniques and root cause analysis to enhance overall equipment effectiveness. Career goals include driving operational excellence and fostering innovation within the manufacturing sector.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Manufacturing Operations Manager
Carver & Co Butchery UK
Ashton-in-Makerfield
2025.03 - 2026.08
- Direct end-to-end on-site manufacturing operations, ensuring daily production targets, yield goals, and quality standards are regularly met.
- Oversee site workforce and operations, developing a culture of accountability, health and safety compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Drive line efficiency plus maintain strict adherence to UK food safety regulations, industry standards, and internal quality protocols.
Site Production Manager
Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd
Greater Manchester
2021.12 - 2025.03
- Led site production activities for a high-volume fresh produce supplier, optimising throughput and operational delivery across all production lines.
- Applied structured problem-solving methodologies to resolve line bottlenecks, minimise product waste, and improve plant metrics.
- Acted as a senior role model for site standards, coaching supervisory teams and guaranteeing strict compliance with customer specifications and audit requirements.
Production Manager (Contract)
Bakkavor Meals Wigan
Wigan
2019.03 - 2021.12
- Managed high-speed production lines within a major private-label fresh prepared food manufacturing facility.
- Coordinated interdepartmental teams to fulfil major UK grocery retail accounts while consistently meeting tight dispatch schedules and OEE targets.
- Championed hygiene, food safety, and operational quality across complex meal assembly and packaging operations.
Lead Team Manager / Team Manager
Bakkavor Meals
Wigan
2008.07 - 2019.03
- Progressed into senior team management over an 11-year tenure with a leading global fresh food manufacturer.
- Supervised operational teams in daily food manufacturing routines, shift handovers, performance tracking, and line setups.
- Played a central role during onboarding, training, and developing plant operators while maintaining strict safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
Education
GCSEs -
Westhoughton High School
Westhoughton, UK 1986.01 - 1992.01
Skills
- Operations & Production Management: Manufacturing Operations, Site Production Planning, High-Volume Manufacturing, Shift Leadership, Line Efficiency, Resource Assignment, Yield Optimisation, Supply Chain Execution
- Food Safety & Compliance: HACCP (Level 3), Level 3 Food Hygiene, Food Manufacturing Safety, BRCGS Audit Readiness, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Risk Assessment
- Leadership & People Management: ILM Level 5 Leadership, Workforce Management, Team Development, Performance Management, Cross-Functional Communication, Shift Handovers, Training & Onboarding
- Continuous Improvement: FDQ Manufacturing Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Waste Reduction, Problem Solving, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Certification
- ILM Level 5 Operations Management – ILM (Issued March 2021)
- IOSH Level 2 Managing Safely – Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (Issued March 2022)
- Level 3 HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points) – Training4Academy LTD (Issued July 2026)
- Level 3 Food Hygiene & Safety in Manufacturing – Training4Academy LTD (Issued July 2026)
- Level 3 FDQ Proficiency in Food Manufacturing Excellence – FDQ (Issued July 2005 | Credential ID: 46363/1001438/01)
- ILM Level 3 Institute of Leadership & Management – ILM (Issued September 2006 | Credential ID: NW073025845404)
Timeline
Manufacturing Operations Manager
Carver & Co Butchery UK
2025.03 - 2026.08
Site Production Manager
Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd
2021.12 - 2025.03
Production Manager (Contract)
Bakkavor Meals Wigan
2019.03 - 2021.12
Lead Team Manager / Team Manager
Bakkavor Meals
2008.07 - 2019.03
GCSEs -
Westhoughton High School
1986.01 - 1992.01