Senior Director/Executive Director - Faversham, Kent, United Kingdom - ClickJobs

Description

Role:

Managing Director Industry:

Food Manufacturing Location:

Faversham Salary:
£80,000 + package

Job Reference:

LM/16061 About the Role In this newly created role, the Managing Director will provide strategic, commercial, and operational leadership and drive forward ambitious growth plans.

The MD will play a key role in scaling up production at the site without compromising on quality, whilst scoping out new potential production locations locally in Kent to support future expansion.

To be successful in the role it is expected that the Managing Director will normally be present onsite Monday to Friday, when not attending off-site meetings and industry events.

This role offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional development with the potential for future career growth both at this company and within the wider Group.

Working closely with the Group Financial Director, take responsibility for overall financial performance including maximising profit and managing budgets.
~ Apply sales and marketing knowledge and business acumen when taking commercial decisions.
~ Work with the Group Head of People to drive culture change and foster a high-performance culture with an engaged, collaborative team.
~ Lead, mentor and coach a small management team in Production, Technical & Quality, with operational management responsibilities for Sales & Marketing, Customer Service and Procurement team members.
~ With the support of the Group's People team, assess resource needs, manage wage budgets and oversee the annual salary review.
~ Support the recruitment, onboarding and retention of high-quality new starters.
~ Champion the food safety culture and work with the Technical and Quality team to maintain the AA BRC grade.
~ 2 years at Commercial Director or Managing Director level.
~ Commercial and entrepreneurial, with a business owner mindset.
~ Financial awareness with data analysis and problem-solving skills.
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