Exciting Leadership Opportunity in Food Manufacturing
Are you a seasoned operations expert with a passion for driving excellence in a fast-paced FMCG environment? A large and growing food business seeking a dynamic senior leader to take the helm of our bustling production, where you'll shape the future of high-quality food production and inspire a dedicated senior manager team to new heights.
Key Accountabilities.
1. Oversee all aspects of site operations, prioritizing the safety of our people and products while delivering top-tier quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
2. Collaborate with executive leadership to craft and execute strategic plans that boost site performance and profitability.
3. Champion a culture of continuous improvement, leading initiatives to optimize productivity, minimize costs, and enhance processes across manufacturing, engineering, technical, hygiene, and planning functions.
4. Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, ensuring service levels exceed expectations.
5. Manage talent development, from recruitment and training to performance reviews and team motivation, fostering a high-performing workforce.
6. Drive health, safety, and compliance standards, implementing robust systems to maintain a secure and regulatory-compliant workplace.
7. Identify and lead key projects, including cost-saving programs and capital investments, to propel the site forward.
People Profile.
8. A proven leader with at least 5 years' experience in a senior manufacturing, factory, or operations role within FMCG, ideally in food production.
9. Demonstrated success in fostering cultural change through team engagement and motivation.
10. Strong commercial acumen, with a track record of managing budgets, profitability, and performance metrics.
11. Essential qualifications: IOSH Safety Certificate, Advanced Food Hygiene, and HACCP certification.
12. Experience leading large teams and navigating health & safety regulations in an industrial setting.
13. Exceptional problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
The Ideal Candidate: You'll thrive in a collaborative, flexible environment, bringing energy, enthusiasm, and a low-ego approach to leadership. Resilient and self-confident, you'll excel at building winning teams, solving challenges, and maintaining unwavering focus on safety and improvement.
This is a permanent, full-time position offering the chance to make a real impact in a forward-thinking organisation. If you're ready to lead with vision and vigor, send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to. We look forward to hearing from ambitious leaders like you!