Managing Director

Drnewitt; Bradford; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the bakery and food sector is seeking a strategic leader to take on a pivotal role as Managing Director or General Manager. This position involves full P&L responsibility, driving operational performance, and leading a team of 50. Candidates should have a background in the bakery or food industry, proven leadership experience, and strong stakeholder management skills. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact in a well-respected organization.

Qualifications

• Background in the bakery or food industry is essential.
• Proven leadership in low-volume engineered product manufacturing within food.
• Experience as a Managing Director or General Manager with oversight of 50 staff.
• Track record of driving commercial success and building effective management teams.
• Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally when required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic and financial objectives in line with company goals.
• Lead and develop the senior management team to achieve business performance targets.
• Improve operational effectiveness and drive efficiencies.
• Strengthen relationships with key customers, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Identify new opportunities in product development and market expansion.
• Ensure robust financial reporting compliance and safety standards.
• Establish a strong performance culture with measurable KPIs.

Skills

Business Development

Expense Management

Financial Acumen

Management Experience

Profit & Loss

Acquisitions

Investment Banking

Relationship Management

Social Media Management

Financial Modeling

Customer relationship management

Leadership Experience

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline

Job description

Job Description

Location: Yorkshire

Salary: Circa 100000 benefits

Position: Full-Time Permanent

Reports To: Group CEO

About the Role

A long-established business in the bakery and food sector is seeking a leader to step into a pivotal role at a time of planned leadership transition. With the current Managing Director preparing for retirement we are offering a rare succession opportunity this position can be appointed either at General Manager level with a clear path to Managing Director or directly as Managing Director depending on the experience and capability of the successful candidate.

This is a strategic and hands‑on leadership role with full P&L responsibility and accountability for operational performance, commercial growth and long‑term business strategy. You will lead a skilled team of 50 and be responsible for developing high‑performing operations while driving innovation and sustainable growth in the bakery and food sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic and financial objectives in line with company goals.
• Lead and develop the senior management team to achieve business performance targets.
• Improve operational effectiveness, drive efficiencies and foster collaborative leadership.
• Strengthen relationships with key customers, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Identify new opportunities in product development, market expansion and innovation.
• Ensure robust financial reporting compliance and site safety standards.
• Establish a strong performance culture with measurable KPIs and team accountability.

What Were Looking For

• Background in the bakery or food industry is essential.
• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline.
• Proven leadership in low‑volume engineered product manufacturing within food.
• Experience as a Managing Director or General Manager with oversight of 50 staff.
• Track record of driving commercial success and building effective management teams.
• Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally when required.

Ideal Attributes

• Commercially astute and results‑focused.
• Confident in leading cross‑functional teams and fostering collaboration.
• Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Promotes a culture of openness, innovation and high performance.

Why This Role

This is a unique opportunity to join a well‑respected player in the bakery and food industry stepping into a leadership role with full influence and the backing of a stable supportive ownership structure. If you’re ready for a strategic leadership position with room to make a lasting impact we want to hear from you.

Required Experience

Director

Key Skills

• Business Development
• Expense Management
• Financial Acumen
• Management Experience
• Profit & Loss
• Acquisitions
• Investment Banking
• Relationship Management
• Social Media Management
• Financial Modeling
• Customer relationship management
• Leadership Experience

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1