Managing Director

Trades Workforce Solutions; Scotland; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established UK manufacturing business in Scotland is searching for a Managing Director to lead their operations. The role entails a hands-on leadership approach, focusing on improving operational performance and driving sustainable growth in a fast-moving consumer goods environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in high-volume, labour-intensive manufacturing and demonstrate a proven ability to enhance commercial margins while developing a collaborative team culture. This position offers a competitive salary along with performance-related incentives.

Benefits

Competitive six-figure salary

Performance-related incentives

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Managing Director, General Manager, Operations Director, or Site Director.
• Background in high-volume, labour-intensive manufacturing, preferably food or FMCG.
• Track record of improving yield, productivity, and operating margin.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational performance with a focus on productivity, cost control, and margins.
• Build strong supplier relationships and manage key raw material procurement.
• Foster a values-led team culture and drive growth initiatives.

Skills

Senior operational leadership

Commercial acumen

Strong communication skills

Data-driven decision making

Hands-on leadership

Job description

Managing Director

Manufacturing | Scotland | Site-Based

The Business

We are acting on behalf of a well-established UK manufacturing business operating from a single site in Scotland. The company supplies a range of food products to long-standing customers and is recognised for its quality, reliability and operational capability.

The Opportunity

This is a senior, end-to-end Managing Director level role with full accountability for the performance, growth and long-term competitiveness of a fast-moving consumer goods manufacturing business. The role is focused on driving sustainable growth while unlocking the operational benefits of scale, ensuring commercial margins are protected and enhanced as the business grows.

The Managing Director will lead from the front, maintaining a visible presence on the factory floor and taking personal ownership of operational performance, including yield improvement, labour productivity, cost control and operating margin. They will ensure health, safety and technical safety are embedded at the forefront of the business, fostering a culture that looks after its people while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

The role carries responsibility for key raw material procurement and the development of strong, long-term supplier relationships, alongside the modernisation of the business through improved data capture, accuracy and accessibility to support better decision-making. The Managing Director will build a true, values-led team culture, develop leadership capability, and play a central role in driving growth initiatives, acquisition strategy and investment decisions to ensure the business continues to strengthen its competitive position.

Candidate Profile

• Senior operational leader (Managing Director, General Manager, Operations Director or Site Director)
• Background in high-volume, labour-intensive manufacturing (food or FMCG essential)
• Track record of improving yield, productivity and operating margin
• Commercially astute, detail-oriented and data-driven
• Hands-on leadership style with strong factory-floor presence
• Strong communicator and relationship builder

What's on Offer

Competitive six-figure basic salary + additional performance-related incentives

This role offers the opportunity to step into a true end-to-end leadership position with significant influence over operational and commercial outcomes. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, apply today to join a leading organisation.