Head of Manufacturing

Job Description New Leadership Opportunity - Head of Manufacturing

An exciting opportunity has arisen with one of our exclusive clients, well-established, volume food manufacturing business, who are on the lookout for a visionary Head of Manufacturing to take the reins at their flagship site in Bedfordshire, England. As this is a new position within the business, it offers a unique chance to shape the future of the site, driving operational excellence, prioritising safety, and fostering a high-performance, quality-driven culture within a dynamic, multi-line production environment with a clear step stone to become the General Manager within a few years.

What You'll Be Doing:
Lead from the front: Inspire and manage passionate production and hygiene teams, setting the tone for excellence, accountability, and team spirit.
Deliver results that matter: Own KPIs across safety, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction — and push beyond them.
Champion food safety & compliance: Ensure top-tier standards and audit-readiness at all times, working closely with technical teams and contributing to the HACCP team.
Shape the culture: Foster a collaborative, engaged, and high-performing environment that people love being a part of.