Managing Director

Norman Broadbent Plc; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent remuneration package

Equity/exit position for the right candidate

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company in East Midlands is seeking a Managing Director / CEO to drive growth strategies and oversee operational efficiency. You will lead a team of Directors, focusing on strategic market expansion, lean manufacturing, and financial performance. Ideal candidates should have a proven track record in similar roles with experience in large-scale management. This position offers excellent remuneration, including equity opportunities for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Managing Director or CEO in consumer goods.
• Experience managing a large team in a company with over £50m turnover.
• Private equity experience is useful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Directors in strategic growth for domestic and international markets.
• Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement strategies.
• Manage P&L and financial performance to meet objectives.

Skills

Strategic growth development

Lean manufacturing

Supply chain management

Financial performance accountability

Team leadership

Job description

Our client is a slow moving consumer goods company with a manufacturing site in Nottinghamshire.

The Managing Director / CEO will be accountable for leading a team of Directors within:

Commercial

• Develop a long term strategy for growth in domestic and international markets
• Ensure the company maintains its position as a major brand within the industry
• Monitor industry trends, consumer behaviour and competitor activity to ensure NPD leadership
• Expand retail partnerships including D2C
• Drive consumer engagement and route to market

Manufacturing

• Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Robust supply chain management
• Effective procurement and cost saving exercises

Finance

• Take full accountability for P&L, cashflow and financial performance
• Work with investors to provide budgets, forecasts and KPI objectives
• Transparency and visibility with the board, investors and

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record as a Managing Director or CEO within consumer, manufacturing or lifestyle brands. You must have had experience of managing a large team in an company that has a turnover of over £50m. Private equity experience would be useful but not essential.

Excellent remuneration package including an equity/exit position for the right candidate.