Managing Director

Drnewitt; Poole; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in the UK is seeking a Managing Director to lead its ambitious growth strategy. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of proven leadership experience in food manufacturing and a strong commercial understanding. You will shape the vision, drive performance, and inspire a talented leadership team, ensuring delivery of innovative food solutions. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of £120,000 - £150,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience at board or executive level in food manufacturing.
• At least 10 years' experience across commercial, operational and financial areas of the food industry.
• Strong commercial understanding including full P&L responsibility.
• Collaborative, open and engaging leadership style that fits a people-focused culture.
• Proven track record of delivering growth in a competitive market.

Responsibilities

• Lead the business and take full responsibility for its performance.
• Set the vision, shape strategy, and inspire the leadership team.
• Drive performance, profitability, and efficiency across all operations.
• Build strong customer relationships and expand into new markets.
• Ensure the delivery of innovative, high-quality food solutions.

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

Job description

Job Description

Do you want to lead a highly successful food business that is growing, investing and looking to the future?

Do you want to work in a supportive people-focused culture where leaders are empowered to make decisions and deliver outstanding results?

This is an established and respected food company supplying fresh, frozen and cooked products to a wide range of customers across the UK and Europe. With modern facilities based in the South West of England the business has built a strong reputation for quality service and reliability. Significant investment is already underway and with ambitious growth plans ahead this is an opportunity to shape the next chapter of success.

The Managing Director Role

The Managing Director will lead the business and take full responsibility for its performance. Reporting to an experienced and supportive board you will set the vision, shape strategy and inspire a talented leadership team to deliver results. This is a role for someone who can drive change, deliver growth and motivate people across all levels of the organisation.

There are exciting challenges and opportunities ahead. You will be leading the business through its next phase of growth and investment, driving performance, profitability and efficiency across all areas of the operation. You will build strong customer relationships and expand into new markets while inspiring, developing and empowering the senior leadership team. Above all you will ensure the business continues to deliver innovative, high-quality food solutions.

The Must-Haves

• Proven leadership experience at board or executive level in food manufacturing, wholesale or distribution.
• At least 10 years experience across commercial, operational and financial areas of the food industry.
• Strong commercial understanding including full P&L responsibility.
• A collaborative, open and engaging leadership style that fits a people-focused culture.
• A proven track record of delivering growth in a competitive market.

Location: South West England, commutable from Bournemouth, Southampton, Poole, Salisbury and surrounding areas.

Package: Competitive base salary £120,000 - £150,000 plus benefits.

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