Site Director – FMCG Manufacturing
Location: Cumbria
Salary: £120,000 – £130,000 + Package
We are seeking an exceptional Site Director to lead a highly automated FMCG manufacturing operation. This is a high-impact leadership role overseeing a technologically advanced site, with full accountability for operational performance, automation reliability, culture, and continuous improvement.
The Role
You will take full ownership of factory performance in a modern, automation-led manufacturing environment, driving improvements across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and asset performance. A key focus will be leading a skilled technical and operational leadership team while optimising automated systems, production efficiency, and site capability.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and inspire a workforce within a highly automated manufacturing environment
* Drive operational excellence across manufacturing, engineering, and automation performance metrics
* Maximise efficiency, uptime, and reliability of automated production systems and equipment
* Build capability across leadership, technical, and operational teams through coaching and development
* Deliver continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, OEE, waste reduction, and process optimisation
* Foster a high-performance culture with strong accountability, engagement, and problem-solving capability
* Ensure best-in-class standards in safety, quality, compliance, and operational discipline
* Partner cross-functionally to align factory performance with wider business objectives and growth plans
* Utilise data, automation insights, and performance analytics to support decision-making and drive results
About You
* Proven experience as a Site Director within FMCG, ideally within highly automated environments
* Strong track record of improving performance in automated, high-volume production operations
* Experience leading engineering, production, and technical teams
* Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence through automation and continuous improvement
* Commercially astute with a data-driven and systems-focused approach to decision-making
* Resilient, hands-on leader with the ability to drive change and deliver sustainable results
* Experience managing lean, highly skilled teams within automated manufacturing operations
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary £120,000 – £130,000
* Package including bonus, car allowance, and benefits
* Relocation support available for the right candidate
* Opportunity to make a significant impact within a leading FMCG manufacturing business
If you are a dynamic and results-driven manufacturing leader with experience in automated production environments, we would love to hear from you.