Head of Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics

Company: Alexander Steele Recruitment
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Job Description:

I am delighted to present this exclusive mandate to the market, Alexander Steele has partnered exclusively once again with a globally recognised food brand to help secure the services of an Head of Manufacturing & Logistics for a key site in the N/W of England.

The Role:

After a significant delivery of investment to this key, our partner is looking to install a dynamic & highly skilled site lead who can deliver outstanding performance across a number of key deliverables including cost, efficiency, customer service, continuous improvement and overall site profitability. The role will report the Group Operations & Supply Chain Director. You will have the benefit of leading a stable & high performing team, albeit we are looking for a leader who will come in and help to nurture, drive & elevate this established SLT.

What We Are Looking For:

  • Exceptional leader with a proven background leading Production, Logistics, Freight & Warehouse within Food Manufacturing, Food Service or from National QSR operations.
  • You must have lead an in-house/group transport team, having managed only a 3PL agreement/relationship will not suffice.
  • Exposure to working in a complex & highly automated distribution & freight operation this can be within a manufacturing site or leading this through a 3PL relationship, this is essential
  • Track record of delivering and maintaining a optimum H&S culture within the sites you have led, with clear evidence of this. This is also essential
  • Must have P&L ownership experience, with an acute ability to control & save costs.
  • A leader with real gravitas, able to engage & manage stakeholders at all levels but be comfortable operate in a network operation.
  • Excellent track record driving C.I, Lean or Manufacturing Excellence culture with evidence of what you have delivered in your career.

What’s On Offer:

  • Salary is £100-120k dependant on experience
  • Bonus up to 35%
  • LTIP
  • Pension
  • Private Healthcare & Dental
  • Life Assurance
  • Death In Service

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Posted: April 13th, 2026