Alexander Steele Recruitment are excited to be working with this successful food manufacturing business based in Kent, who now have a requirement to bring in a Factory General Manager.
Due to some internal changes due to a promotion, our client is now looking externally to bring in a new Factory General Manager
In this role you will take ownership of a complex, manufacturing site, covering Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality and Engineering across the business. For this role you will report into the MD.
You will help to update & improve processes and systems to increase standards and performance across the business providing, accurate & timely reporting on departmental performance so previous experience of this is essential.
You will be tasked with managing the day to day requirements through a team of 10 direct reports but you will also have responsibility of driving & developing strategy and advising the board of directors.
What we are looking for:
* An experienced Senior Operations Leader looking for a new challenge
* You must have a background in Food Manufacturing or Consumer Goods, this is essential
* Must have experience leading manufacturing, engineering, distribution within a Food Manufacturing business.
* Knowledge of Logistical, Warehousing, Supply Chain systems would be desirable
* Experienced leader of people, adept at motivating and managing a team
* Able to challenge accepted norms and enjoy creating new solutions with a hands-on approach to problem solving
* Extensive knowledge of driving LEAN/Continuous Improvements with demonstrable results
What's on Offer
* Salary up to £120k
* Pension
* Healthcare
* 33 Days Holiday entitlement
If you would like to discuss this role in more detail then initially forward your most recent CV by applying through this advert, then please call our office and schedule a call with Giuseppe Leo at Alexander Steele Recruitment. He will be able to disclose all relevant details of the role, prior to forwarding on your profile to the client