Site Director (Food Manufacturing)

Mach Recruitment Ltd; Hessle; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected food manufacturing firm in the UK is seeking an Operations Director to manage and lead through a positive change. The ideal candidate will have significant senior management experience in food manufacturing. Responsibilities include overseeing operations, managing teams, and ensuring high-quality production. Strong leadership and a commercial mindset are crucial for success in this role. This position offers development opportunities, along with a competitive salary, car allowance, and bonus.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Development and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable senior management experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong and confident leader.
• Proven track record of managing teams to meet business targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Senior Management Team and all operations.
• Ensure production of high quality products according to demand.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and manage change.

Skills

Senior management experience in food manufacturing

Strong leadership

Team management

P&L responsibility

Commercial mindset

Change management

Job description

Operations Director / Site Director / General Manager

Are you an experienced Site Director looking for your next challenge?

My client, a successful and well‑respected food manufacturer in North East Lincolnshire, is seeking an Operations Director / Site Director / General Manager to drive and lead the business through a period of positive change and growth.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the MD, you will be responsible for the Senior Management Team, all operations and execution of the plan to produce high quality products, as per customer demand, within budget, adhering to health and safety on site.

You will have excellent communication and leadership skills. As a 'people person' you will manage, develop and lead your teams. You will be KPI focused based on safety, quality, productivity, cost, delivery and people development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable senior management experience, within a food manufacturing environment


• Strong and confident leader


• Proven track record of managing teams to deliver business targets


• P&L responsibility


• Commercial mindset


• Able to implement and manage change

Role & Benefits

• Monday-Friday


• Salary: DOE, plus strong benefits package including car allowance and bonus


• Development and progression opportunities