Managing Director

Description:

Lead the strategic direction of a successful and growing food manufacturing business, driving commercial growth, operational excellence and long-term success. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Managing Director to make a significant impact.

Managing Director
North East England

*    Full Time, Permanent
*    £80,000 - £100,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus, Pension, Life Assurance

Please note: you must be authorised to work in the UK.

Our client is a well-established and highly respected food manufacturing business supplying a diverse customer base across the UK. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation and customer service, the business is entering an exciting phase of continued growth and is seeking an inspirational Managing Director to lead the organisation into its next chapter.

As Managing Director, you will have full responsibility for the strategic and operational leadership of the business. You will drive commercial performance, oversee manufacturing operations, develop high-performing teams and ensure the delivery of ambitious growth plans while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

*    Develop and deliver the strategic business plan to achieve sustainable growth and profitability.
*    Lead, inspire and develop the senior leadership team, fostering a high-performance culture.
*    Take full ownership of P&L performance, budgets and financial management.
*    Drive sales growth by supporting commercial strategy and strengthening customer relationships.
*    Ensure operational excellence across manufacturing, production, warehousing and supply chain activities.
*    Maintain compliance with all food safety, health & safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
*    Deliver continuous improvements in operational efficiency, cost control and productivity.
*    Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, stakeholders and group colleagues.
*    Develop future talent, succession plans and organisational capability.
*    Champion a culture of customer focus, accountability and continuous improvement.

Key Skills and Qualifications

*    Proven experience as a Managing Director or a Business Unit Leader position within food manufacturing.
*    Strong commercial awareness with demonstrable P&L responsibility.
*    Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams across manufacturing and commercial functions.
*    Excellent financial acumen with the ability to drive profitable growth.
*    Strong sales and customer relationship management experience.
*    Outstanding leadership, communication and influencing skills.
*    Ability to lead organisational change and drive continuous improvement.
*    Experience operating within highly regulated manufacturing environments.
*    Knowledge of food safety standards and manufacturing compliance.
*    Experience in supplying government sectors would be advantageous.

Person Specification:

*    Based in the North East 
*    Strong sales orientation
*    Food Manufacturing background essential!
*    Knows the industry language
*    Strong commercial capability
*    Sensitive to, or experience in leading employee-diverse environments.

Benefits

*    £80,000 - £100,000
*    Car allowance
*    Sizable annual performance bonus
*    Company pension
*    Life assurance
*    Opportunity to shape the future of a successful manufacturing business
*    Senior leadership role with genuine strategic influence

How to apply:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents. You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies, please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Chief Executive Officer, Operations Director, General Manager, Manufacturing Director, Factory Director, Site Director, Commercial Director, Business Unit Director, Head of Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing Director, Operations Executive, Managing Partner, Executive Director and Senior Operations Director