Head Of Business

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global packaging leader is seeking a Head of Business to drive operational excellence and sustainability within their Suffolk site. The ideal candidate will lead multi-functional teams, manage departmental performance, and ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards. This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and excellent opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior production or business leadership role within manufacturing.
• Strong people management and leadership skills focused on engagement.
• Solid understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop departmental teams to deliver operational goals.
• Oversee resource planning, recruitment, and training.
• Drive continuous improvement in production and product quality.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Budget management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

We are supporting Amcor, a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, in their search for a Head of Business to lead a growing and forward-thinking team at their Suffolk site. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering the chance to drive operational excellence, innovation, and sustainability within a business that is shaping the future of packaging.

As Head of Business, you will have full responsibility for the performance, people, and processes within your area. You'll lead a multi-functional team across production, engineering, and support functions, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency targets are achieved while driving continuous improvement and employee engagement.

This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact in a business committed to customer success, sustainability, and growth.

Core responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing departmental teams to deliver operational, financial, and strategic goals
• Overseeing resource planning, recruitment, and training to ensure capability across all areas
• Driving continuous improvement in production performance, product quality, and reliability
• Managing departmental KPIs including OEE, waste, delivery performance, and safety metrics
• Leading communication across all levels of the business through team briefings and town halls
• Collaborating with Planning, Sales, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure alignment with customer needs
• Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and promoting a strong safety culture
• Managing budgets and cost control to support site profitability and long‑term growth
• Supporting new initiatives in sustainability and innovation aligned with Amcor's global strategy
• Leading by example and promoting Amcor's values and behaviours in all aspects of leadership

About you:

• Proven experience in a senior production or business leadership role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong people management and leadership skills with a focus on engagement and performance
• Solid understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices
• Excellent commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets and KPIs effectively
• Confident communicator able to inspire teams and influence across all levels
• Strategic thinker with the ability to lead operational change and deliver measurable results
• Competent in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems
• Committed to Amcor's core values of Safety, Sustainability, Agility, and Winning Together

Why join Amcor?

• Work for a global packaging leader dedicated to innovation and sustainability
• Key leadership role with real influence and visibility across the business
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Collaborative and forward‑thinking work environment

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader to join Amcor and play a key role in driving performance, sustainability, and operational excellence within a world‑class manufacturing business.

Full job description available on request. Apply today for immediate consideration.