Factory Director

Cargill; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food company in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Factory Director to oversee complex production processes. You will be accountable for operational effectiveness, safety compliance, and financial performance. The ideal candidate has proven manufacturing experience and a strong ability to lead teams. This position offers competitive benefits and outstanding career development opportunities within a major private company.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure safe operations of complex production facilities.
• Manage capital and operating budgets including investment projects.
• Drive strategic implementation of operational efficiency programs.
• Foster a culture focused on safe and efficient operations.
• Develop plans and deliver results in dynamic environments.

Skills

Operational excellence

Team leadership

Budget management

Knowledge of FMCG

Job description

Job Purpose and Impact

The Factory Director will provide strategic operational oversight for all significant and highly complex production and operating processes for a single facility. The role will be accountable for standards aligned to safety, quality, operational effectiveness and financial performance.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and ensure safe operations of complex production and operating facilities, maintaining compliance with regulatory and corporate safety and environmental standards.
• Oversee consistent high‑quality execution of multiple products across various production lines, promoting reliability‑centered manufacturing practices.
• Manage the strategy, execution, compliance and oversight of capital and operating budgets, including capital investment projects and spending in high‑asset‑utilization environments.
• Accountable for the factorys operating P&L and initiatives aimed at enhancing sustainable financial performance.
• Drive strategic implementation of operational efficiency programs for products spanning multiple geographies, business units and customer segments.
• Foster a culture focused on building, operating and maintaining facilities that are safe, efficient and operationally sound. Support continuous improvement initiatives such as Performance Enablement and Reliability Excellence.
• Develop plans and deliver results in dynamic business or regulatory environments. Lead and support a team of professionals and supervisors through coaching, talent development and performance management.
• Collaborate with organizational leaders to ensure staffing decisions align with current and future business needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of operational excellence and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in food manufacturing or fast‑moving consumer goods (FMCG).
• Background in budgeting and operations planning.
• Experience managing large teams at a senior level.

Our Offer

We provide a fast‑paced stimulating international environment which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

Interested? Please send us your CV and cover letter in English today.

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Key Skills

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Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1