Multi-Site Operations Director - FMCG & Sustainability

Ravago; England; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car scheme

Enhanced employer pension

Hybrid working

Discretionary bonus scheme

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Job summary

SugaRich is seeking an Operations Director to lead seven UK manufacturing sites from Falkirk to Harlow. You will set strategic direction for safe, compliant and efficient operations and drive performance across safety, quality, service, cost and people development.

You will be visible across the network, coaching site leaders, turning strategy into action and building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Senior operational leader with multi-site exposure in manufacturing.
• Proven track record delivering safety, quality and cost outcomes.
• Experience in FMCG/food manufacturing or related sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear leadership across seven UK sites and deliver manufacturing strategies.
• Ensure safety, quality and sustainability are embedded in daily operations.
• Manage budgets, investment programmes and drive continuous improvement across the network.
• Lead Site Managers and leadership teams, developing successors and a high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Supply Chain, Technical, Finance and People teams to align strategy.

Skills

Senior operational leadership

Multi-site manufacturing

FMCG/food manufacturing

Budget management

Operational improvement

Cultural change

Executive collaboration

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing degree

Job description

SugaRich is seeking an Operations Director to lead seven UK manufacturing sites from Falkirk to Harlow. You will set strategic direction for safe, compliant and efficient operations and drive performance across safety, quality, service, cost and people development.

You will be visible across the network, coaching site leaders, turning strategy into action and building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.