Reporting to Group Manufacturing Director
Job Location: Northamptonshire area, commutable from Wellingborough , Rushden, Kettering, Milton Keynes, etc
Reporting into the Operations Group Director
Job Type: Permanent
Job Reward: £100 - £120k Target plus Car , Bonus Package
Industry: Global FMCG Manufacturer - Food and Beverage
Growth Manufacturing Business | Career Defining Opportunity
Some manufacturing leadership roles are about maintaining the status quo, this isn't one of them.
Lead. Inspire. Leave a legacy.
You are visible, decisive, authentic, self-aware, ambitious, you thrive under pressure, you are a strong influencer, and you have strong commercial skills. Most importantly, you're still hungry.
You are a values-led leader who role-models people skills, communication, fairness, and consistency, in everything you do
Due to internal promotion, we are searching for an exceptional Site Leader to take ownership of a medium-sized fast-paced manufacturing operation where performance, people, customer service, safety, and continuous improvement sit firmly at the top of the agenda. This site operations leadership role is ideal for an established Site Lead, Senior Plant Manager, Operations Director, Factory General Manager, or an ambitious operational leader, ready for their next career step.
You'll inherit a complex manufacturing operation with a variety of demanding customers, tight deadlines, operational challenges to solve, and a workforce that requires visible, authentic leadership. If you’re a people-focused leader ready to make a difference, this is for you! You'll join a business that values ambition and genuinely develops future leaders, offering Global developmental opportunities.
Role Responsibilities - Site Lead
Leading end-to-end site performance
Responsible for the strategic operational leadership of the manufacturing site, ensuring the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of FMCG products, while embedding a strong values-led culture
A key member of the UK senior leadership team, the role ensures alignment to the company vision, driving performance through teamwork, engagement, quality, and customer value
Driving a culture of safety, engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement
Delivering operational excellence across production, engineering, supply, quality, and people
Building high-performing leadership teams
Lead improvement initiatives through to completion, to ensure high performance and continuous improvement
Ensure compliance with appropriate regulations, company standards to contribute to product safety for customers
Deliver profit through operational leadership to contribute to the commercial success
Managing significant budgets and performance metrics
Improving productivity, service, quality, and cost performance
Acting as the face of the site for customers, stakeholders, and senior leadership
Formulating and implementing the Manufacturing plan to drive performance improvement
Creating a strong customer service culture in your site to ensure high-quality production
Listen to, inspire, and develop your team on your site, creating an environment that empowers them to perform at their best and support their development
Role Requirements – Site Lead
Experience leading manufacturing operations within FMCG, food, beverage, consumer goods, packaging, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or other complex manufacturing environments
A track record of delivering results through people
Senior leadership experience in FMCG manufacturing, ideally own label and retailer experience
Strong background in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
Experience driving cultural and behavioural change across operational teams
Knowledge of relevant legislation and industry expertise to run a world class operation
Strong leadership skills with the ability to create a people driven culture
The ability to drive performance improvement and be able to think outside the box to come up with new innovative ideas
The ability to build relationships with a broad range of stakeholders right up to Board level
Strong commercial and operational awareness
Experience managing change and driving transformation
The resilience to operate in time-sensitive, high-pressure environments
Analytical and data-driven, with strong decision-making capability
Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
A passion for developing talent and building succession
You understand that modern manufacturing leadership is about people first
The ambition to progress into larger operational or executive leadership roles
What’s in it for you? Site Lead
Significant leadership responsibility
Car or allowance
Life Assurance
Employer matched pension
Electric Car Scheme
Health cash plan
Cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance programme
Relocation support considered for the right candidate
Highly Competitive salary and benefits package
Exposure to senior stakeholders and board-level decision-making
Modern manufacturing environment set within a Global footprint
Genuine autonomy and influence
Career progression opportunities beyond site leadership
The chance to leave a legacy rather than simply manage a facility
If you're a driven manufacturing leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to start a confidential conversation.
Apply directly or contact us for a discreet discussion
Mike Butler at (url removed) or call (phone number removed)
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Salary description
£100000.00 - £120000.00 per year