QLM Search is proud to be the retained partner with one of the UK’s Private Equity backed leading food manufacturing businesses – a high-performing, market-recognised with ambitious targets.
As part of their strategic plans, the business is seeking a Site Director to lead a key manufacturing facility in Lincolnshire.
With ongoing investment, the site is positioned for significant expansion through continuous improvement, efficiency initiatives, and strategic capacity growth.
The Opportunity:
This is a pivotal leadership role. The Site Director will drive operational excellence, culture transformation, and people development while delivering on commercial and production KPIs. With a newly created senior leadership team on-site, the incoming Site Director must be a proven, hands-on leader, experienced at navigating change and supporting team maturity and capability growth.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide strategic leadership and direction to all functions across the site (Operations, Engineering, HSE, Quality, Supply Chain, HR, etc.)
* Deliver performance improvements aligned to KPIs across safety, quality, cost, delivery, people, and growth
* Lead, mentor, and develop the site leadership team, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
* Champion LEAN methodologies, driving operational efficiency and sustainable cost savings
* Maintain and improve site compliance with health, safety, food safety, and environmental standards
* Collaborate with Group Leadership to ensure alignment with broader business strategy and group performance goals
* Lead the site’s role in capital projects, NPD introductions, and capacity planning for future growth
About You:
* Proven experience as a Site Director (or equivalent senior manufacturing leader) in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment
* Strong track record of team leadership, especially during periods of change, growth, or transformation
* Deep understanding of operational excellence, CI/LEAN principles, and leading multifunctional teams
* Commercially astute, data-driven, and results-oriented
* Resilient, collaborative, and inspiring communicator