D R Newitt Recruitment
Manufacturing Manager
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We are partnering with one of the UK's leading food manufacturers to recruit an experienced Manufacturing Manager for a large, high-performing site in Northamptonshire.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a business renowned for its culture, investment in people, excellent benefits and exceptional employee retention.
The Role:
- Lead the day-to-day manufacturing operation across a 24/7 site.
- Manage a team of 9 Shift Managers and around 110 colleagues.
- Drive Continuous Improvement, operational excellence and cultural change.
- Deliver improvements across safety, quality, cost, delivery and productivity.
- Work closely with Engineering, Technical, Planning and Supply Chain.
- Represent the manufacturing operation during customer visits and senior stakeholder meetings.
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We're looking for someone who:
- Is currently an Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Head of Production, Head of Manufacturing or Factory Manager.
- Has managed a large manufacturing operation through multiple Shift Managers.
- Has a proven track record of delivering transformational operational and cultural change.
- Is commercially astute, with experience reducing costs and improving factory performance.
- Comes from a high-volume food or FMCG manufacturing environment.
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This isn't a step-up opportunity - we are looking for an established manufacturing leader who can make an immediate impact within a business that genuinely invests in its people and offers long-term career development.
If you're interested in finding out more, apply today or contact DR Newitt Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
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