Product experience considered: manufacturing or filling of drinks, bottling or chemicals. Protea Recruitment are delighted to be working with this organisation, which is a leader in innovation, providing advanced technologies and solutions to support productive and sustainable practices. Job Description We are seeking an exceptional leader with extensive experience in operations within a manufacturing environment. This role involves leading and developing a team of senior managers and over 150 individuals, ensuring safe and effective achievement of annual objectives, and playing a key role in a significant site transformation program. The successful candidate will oversee a skilled, multi-disciplinary production team on a large, complex, and expanding manufacturing site. Working collaboratively with the Site Leadership Team, you will develop and execute an ambitious strategy centred on team development, operational efficiency, and future site growth. You will be responsible for delivering against the site's substantial investment plan while effectively managing the operation's financial performance. Our manufacturing centre is undergoing significant investment to expand and diversify operations, optimise working methods, and enhance team capabilities to support site growth. Reporting to the Site Manager, this position is a key member of the Site Leadership Team and the Global Manufacturing Network, responsible for driving strategic change at both departmental and site levels within a crucial strategic manufacturing hub. Qualifications and Required Experience * Extensive experience leading production/operations in large-scale beverage or chemical manufacturing. * Proven track record in manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement initiatives. * Experience managing and developing large teams, budget control, and financial analysis. * Demonstrated success in delivering change and transformation. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative approach. * Unwavering commitment to Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality (HSEQ) practices, leading by example. * Experience in implementing continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence. * Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary groups. * Extensive track record of managing substantial, similar activities at a management level within a relevant organisation, along with appropriate technical qualifications. What's on Offer: * A comprehensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical, and life insurance. Up to 31.5 days of annual holiday plus Bank Holidays. Flexible working options, including flexible start/finish times. A stimulating international environment contributes to valuable and impactful work. A strong learning culture with extensive training and development opportunities, including support for externally recognised professional qualifications My client is only open to candidates who are based in the UK with full working rights. Product experience considered: manufacturing or filling of drinks, bottling or chemicals. Outside of these areas, my client will not look to progress, I'm afraid