Job Title: Managing Director Location: Northampton Salary: Competitive salary Role: Permanent – Full-timeAre you a visionary leader with a passion for driving excellence in the food manufacturing / processing industry? We are seeking an exceptional Managing Director to lead a market-leading company through an exciting period of significant growth. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic and innovative business that is committed to excellence, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Vision : Champion the company values and lead by example, inspiring and engaging with all levels of the organization. Develop and communicate a compelling vision that aligns with our strategic goals and fosters a culture of continuous improvement People Management : Take full accountability for the people plan, including coaching and development of senior managers, succession planning, and maintaining a positive and inclusive company culture Operational Excellence : Oversee all aspects of operations, ensuring quality and output measures are met. Collaborate with the Operations and Quality & Safety Managers to identify areas for improvement and implement action plans Business Strategy : Develop and execute the business plan, achieving production, sales, and financial targets. Drive commercial success by building and maintaining strong relationships with key leaders in the food retail and manufacturing industries Customer Focus : Champion the customer in all business discussions, ensuring a relentless focus on service delivery and customer satisfaction Health & Safety : Foster a health and safety culture throughout the organization, ensuring excellence in all functions Sustainability : Lead initiatives to innovate and improve sustainability practices, aiming for a carbon-neutral target and promoting environmental responsibility Key Behaviours & Skills: Demonstrates strong independent thinking and the ability to act in the best interest of the business. Proven experience in building and developing industry-leading behaviours and governance. Ability to develop high-level customer relationships and build long-term partnerships based on trust. Skilled in creating a compelling vision and engaging teams to see their roles as integral to business success. Expertise in managing a multi-disciplinary company, with a hands-on leadership style that stays close to the team and intuitively addresses cultural and performance issues. Commitment to operating a values-led business focused on people and customer service. Why Apply? Innovative Environmen t: Be part of a company that values continuous innovation and strives for the highest quality in its products and processes Collaborative Culture : Work in a supportive and encouraging environment where mutual trust and respect are paramount Sustainability Commitment : Join a company dedicated to sustainable practices and corporate responsibility, protecting the environment for future generations Growth Opportunities : Lead a company in a period of significant growth, with the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the industry If you are a dynamic and visionary leader ready to take on this exciting Managing Director challenge, we want to hear from you. About us: This Managing Director role is handled by McCarthy Recruitment, an award-winning multi-sector recruiter. We are committed to unlocking your full potential and finding your perfect role.Start your journey today. Apply now or find us online: Web: McCarthy Recruitment LinkedIn: McCarthy Recruitment Facebook: McCarthyRecruitment Instagram: McCarthyrecruitment The Legal Bit: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying for this role, you are explicitly consenting for McCarthy Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. And your details will be added to our holding database. We process certain personal information about you for our legitimate business interests to identify and contact suitable candidates about positions that may be relevant to them. Details are set out in our privacy policy at privacy. If you wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the processing of your data please contact us at the office and we will respond to your query.