Managing Director - Packaging

Harrison Scott Associates; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Managing Director for a prominent role in the packaging industry. This position involves overseeing daily operations, driving productivity, and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience in packaging and a strong ability to motivate teams. An attractive package is offered for a candidate able to make an impact at board level.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Impact at board level

Qualifications

• Experience in production and operations within the packaging industry.
• Senior leadership experience with proven results.
• Strong decision-making skills and ability to lead diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations ensuring smooth functionality across departments.
• Drive efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Create a collaborative and accountable culture within the organization.

Skills

Leadership skills

Commercial awareness

Ability to motivate teams

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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, inspire teams, drive productivity, and ensure the highest standards are consistently met across the operation.
• Create a culture of collaboration, accountability and innovation, while maintaining open communication with the board and delivering on agreed business goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in production and operations within the packaging industry; deep understanding of manufacturing processes, health and safety compliance, and the operational challenges of the packaging industry.
• Senior leadership experience within the packaging industry with 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.

Benefits

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.