Manufacturing Director
Nigel Wright Recruitment · North East
Job description
About the role
This is an opportunity to lead a flagship FMCG manufacturing site during a period of significant growth, investment and operational transformation. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will have full accountability for site operations, overseeing production, engineering, maintenance, health & safety and related functions.
Key responsibilities
- Shape and deliver an operations strategy aligned with ambitious growth targets.
- Increase capacity, utilisation and operational efficiency across the site.
- Embed structure, discipline and a high‑performance culture.
- Lead a values‑driven approach focused on safety, quality and teamwork.
- Build strong partnerships with commercial and group functions to enable growth.
Required profile
- Proven manufacturing leader with a strong track record of performance improvement in complex FMCG or food manufacturing environments.
- Strategic thinker with a visible, hands‑on leadership style.
- Passionate about developing people and driving accountability.
Required skills
What we offer
- Leadership of a high‑profile, strategically important manufacturing site.
- Key role in a multi‑year transformation journey.
- Influence over significant investment and capital projects.
- Collaboration with a pragmatic, delivery‑focused leadership team.
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Nigel Wright Recruitment
North East