Plant Director — Food Manufacturing & Ops Leader

Laurens Hekwerk West BV; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food manufacturing company is seeking a Plant Manager in Aylesbury to lead operations and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency. The role requires a strong leader with experience in food manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, and strategic planning. Responsibilities include managing teams, developing a three-year plan, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate has a background in food technology or engineering and extensive experience in FMCG environments.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in food manufacturing operations within international FMCG environments.
• Experience leading major transformation projects like plant construction or SAP implementation.
• Strong background in TPM and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site operations teams to achieve safety, quality, and cost goals.
• Develop and implement a three-year strategic plan.
• Ensure compliance with global quality and food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Strategic Planning

Food Safety Standards

Team Development

Education

Graduate in Food Technology, Engineering, Science, or Supply Chain Logistics

Job description

A global food manufacturing company is seeking a Plant Manager in Aylesbury to lead operations and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency. The role requires a strong leader with experience in food manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, and strategic planning. Responsibilities include managing teams, developing a three-year plan, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate has a background in food technology or engineering and extensive experience in FMCG environments.