Job Description:
Teamwork Partnership are recruiting for an experienced and hands-on Manufacturing Director to lead multi-site manufacturing operations within a fast-paced, high-volume FMCG food manufacturing environment.
This is a senior leadership opportunity responsible for driving operational excellence, commercial performance, continuous improvement, and people leadership across production and warehouse operations.
The successful candidate will act as a key member of the leadership team, ensuring all sites consistently deliver against quality, cost, service, and performance targets.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
* Lead manufacturing operations across production and warehouse functions
* Drive operational performance and execution excellence across all sites
* Ensure delivery of high-volume ambient food production targets
* Maintain strong shop floor presence and visible leadership
Retailer & Customer Focus
* Work closely with major UK supermarkets to deliver quality, service, and cost targets
* Support commercial teams with operational insight and feasibility planning
* Ensure customer requirements and promotional demands are achieved
Continuous Improvement
* Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives across all manufacturing operations
* Deliver efficiency gains across labour, waste, yield, and downtime
* Implement lean manufacturing principles and KPI ownership
Leadership & Team Development
* Lead and develop senior operational leadership teams
* Build a strong performance culture with accountability and engagement
* Coach and develop operational managers and site leaders
Compliance & Standards
* Ensure compliance with BRC, food safety, hygiene, and HSE standards
* Maintain retailer audit standards and operational controls
* Oversee risk management and incident resolution processes
Requirements
✔ Proven experience as a Manufacturing Director / Operations Director / Head of Operations within FMCG manufacturing
✔ Strong experience managing multi-site manufacturing operations
✔ Experience working with major UK retailers and supermarket accounts
✔ Background within high-volume ambient food manufacturing
✔ Strong commercial and operational understanding
✔ Proven track record leading operational transformation and CI programmes
✔ Hands-on leadership style with strong people management capability
Desirable Experience
* Ethnic food manufacturing experience
* Lean manufacturing / CI methodology experience
* Warehouse and supply chain operational leadership
What’s on Offer
Salary up to £90,000 per annum
Great benefits package
Senior leadership opportunity
Dynamic FMCG manufacturing environment
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person