Managing Director – Packaging

Harrison Scott Associates; England; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Managing Director to shape the future of a packaging business. This pivotal role requires operational expertise and a proven track record in senior leadership, focusing on efficiency and quality. The successful candidate will drive productivity and maintain high standards while influencing strategy at board level. A competitive package is offered for the right leader, contributing to the company’s success and future growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Opportunity to influence strategy at board level

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior leadership position within the packaging industry.
• Proven track record of achieving results in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Strong decision-making skills, commercial awareness, and ability to lead diverse teams.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the business.
• Drive efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement across the operation.
• Inspire teams and maintain high standards.

Skills

Decision-making skills

Commercial awareness

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Managing Director – Packaging

Our client, a successful and well-regarded business in the packaging industry, is looking for an experienced and driven Managing Director to take the lead in shaping the company’s future. This is a pivotal role for a hands-on leader who thrives in an operational environment and understands the complexities of the packaging sector.

The Managing Director will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the business, ensuring that production, supply chain, and technical functions all work seamlessly together. With a strong focus on efficiency, quality and continuous improvement, the successful candidate will inspire their teams, drive productivity, and ensure the highest standards are consistently met across the operation.

This role requires someone who has built their career within production and operations and who can bring a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, health and safety compliance, and the operational challenges of the packaging industry. You will be expected to create a culture of collaboration, accountability and innovation, while maintaining open communication with the board and delivering on agreed business goals.

The ideal candidate will already hold a senior leadership position within the packaging industry and will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of achieving results in a fast-paced and demanding environment. Strong decision-making skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to lead and motivate diverse teams will all be essential to success.

In return, this is an opportunity to step into a highly influential role within an established business, where your operational expertise will directly shape the company’s success and future growth. A competitive package is on offer for the right individual, along with the chance to make a genuine impact at board level.

Please note that, for reasons of confidentiality, the company’s location will only be disclosed to candidates who meet the criteria. If you are an operationally focused leader from the packaging sector, ready to take on your next challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the business, ensuring production, supply chain and technical functions work seamlessly together.
• Drive efficiency, quality and continuous improvement across the operation.
• Inspire teams, improve productivity and maintain high standards across the operation.
• Lead with a culture of collaboration, accountability and innovation; maintain open communication with the board and deliver on business goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior leadership position within the packaging industry.
• Proven track record of achieving results in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Strong decision-making skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to lead and motivate diverse teams.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, health and safety compliance, and the operational challenges of packaging.

Benefits

A competitive package is on offer for the right individual, with the opportunity to influence strategy at board level.

Application process

Please note that, for reasons of confidentiality, the company’s location will only be disclosed to candidates who meet the criteria.

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