Strategic Head of Manufacturing - Multi-Site Leader

Drayton; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Drayton, in partnership with a leading UK food manufacturing business, is appointing an experienced Head of Manufacturing on an initial fixed-term contract of at least 12 months. You will lead a multi-site operation to consistently deliver safety, quality, service, and cost performance, while guiding transformation across locations.

The role requires strong change leadership, the ability to influence at all levels, and a track record of delivering results in high-volume food manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading multiple manufacturing sites in food manufacturing or related high-volume sector.
• Proven track record delivering results in complex operational environments.
• Strong change leadership experience.
• Ability to influence, challenge and inspire at all levels.
• Clear commitment to treating people well.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large, complex, multi-site manufacturing operation.
• Drive operational excellence across safety, quality, service and cost performance.
• Lead within a dynamic environment undergoing significant change and transformation.
• Develop and coach leadership teams across multiple sites.
• Improve accountability, consistency and performance through disciplined KPI management.
• Build and maintain a culture centered on people, engagement and continuous improvement.

Skills

Multi-site leadership

Operational excellence

Change leadership

People development

Influence at all levels

Job description

Drayton, in partnership with a leading UK food manufacturing business, is appointing an experienced Head of Manufacturing on an initial fixed-term contract of at least 12 months. You will lead a multi-site operation to consistently deliver safety, quality, service, and cost performance, while guiding transformation across locations.

The role requires strong change leadership, the ability to influence at all levels, and a track record of delivering results in high-volume food manufacturing.