Director of Operations; Manufacturing & Inbound

Director of Operations (Manufacturing & Inbound) Key Responsibilities

• Lead all operations across Production, Mixing, Planning, Purchasing, Goods In and Stock Control
• Drive operational performance, efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure production output, quality and safety standards are consistently achieved
• Oversee production planning and operational resource management to support business demand
• Manage the purchasing and supply of raw materials, packaging and operational consumables
• Ensure effective inventory control, stock accuracy and management of ageing or obsolete stock
• Lead operational KPI reporting and performance management across the manufacturing function
• Support OTIF achievement through effective operational planning and cross-functional collaboration
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety, regulatory and operational standards
• Work collaboratively with the wider leadership team to support business growth and operational scalability
• Develop and lead high-performing operational teams across the manufacturing function

What We are Looking For

• Proven senior operational leadership experience within FMCG, manufacturing or production environments
• Strong experience managing large operational teams within fast-paced environments
• Experience across manufacturing operations, planning, inventory and operational purchasing
• Commercially aware with the ability to analyse operational performance and drive improvements
• Strong leadership and people management capability
• Hands‑on, proactive and solutions focused approach
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate effectively within a fast-moving and evolving business