Manufacturing Director

Our client

This is an opportunity to take the lead at a flagship manufacturing site during a period of significant growth, investment and operational transformation.

This well-established FMCG manufacturer is a leader in its category, with a strong reputation in production and specialist product expertise. Its UK site plays a critical role within a broader European group and is recognised internally as a centre of excellence—combining technical capability with ambitious plans to scale and modernise.

The role

Reporting to the CEO, you’ll take full accountability for site operations—leading a large team across production, engineering, maintenance, health & safety and engineering.

You’ll:

• Shape and deliver an operations strategy aligned to ambitious growth targets
• Increase capacity, utilisation and operational efficiency across the site
• Embed structure, discipline and a high-performance culture
• Lead a values-driven approach focused on safety, quality and teamwork
• Build strong partnerships across commercial and group functions to enable growth

Why join?

• Lead a high-profile, strategically important manufacturing site
• Play a pivotal role in a multi-year transformation journey
• Influence significant investment and capital projects
• Join a collaborative, pragmatic and delivery-focused leadership team

About You

• You’re an experienced manufacturing leader with a strong track record in improving performance within complex FMCG or food manufacturing environments.
• You combine strategic thinking with a visible, hands-on leadership style and have a genuine passion for developing people and driving accountability.

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