🔬 Exciting Opportunity at MicroLub | Manufacturing Director Consultant | Immediate Start
MicroLub is a deep-tech ingredient company spun out of the University of Leeds, pioneering next-generation protein-based solutions for the protein-boosted and reduced-fat food markets. Backed by VC investors, we're scaling fast — and we need an exceptional manufacturing leader to help us on that journey.
We're looking for an experienced Manufacturing Director to join us as a consultant, with immediate availability.
Part of this brief includes helping shape and recruit for the permanent, full-time Manufacturing Director role.
This is not just a desk job. You'll be on the road — auditing and building relationships with co-manufacturers and CDMOs across Europe and beyond. Willingness to travel (30–50%) is essential; location is flexible.
To be considered, you'll need:
* 8+ years in food, dairy, or pharmaceutical manufacturing at commercial scale
* Hands-on experience with spray drying and/or aseptic processing
* A proven track record managing CDMOs and contract manufacturers
* Demonstrated success scaling processes from pilot to industrial production
* Solid knowledge of cGMP, HACCP, and regulatory compliance
* A BEng/MEng in Process, Chemical, Food, or Dairy Engineering (or equivalent)
* Strong stakeholder management and the ability to build networks quickly
If this sounds like you and you're available to start soon, please get in touch via LinkedIn or send your CV to
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