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Operations Director

North West England Permanent View Job Description
We're partnering with a B Corp certified, family-run FMCG manufacturer in North West England to recruit an Operations Director with experience in scaling SME manufacturing within food, drink, or personal care.The ideal candidate will have ISO/BRC audit expertise, NEBOSH certification, sustainability leadership, and a proven track record managing technical teams.
  • Director of Operations for fast growing consumer branded business
  • Board level role based in the North West

About Our Client

We're proud to be working with a purpose-led, B Corp certified manufacturer in North West England. This is a values-driven, family-run SME with an established brand and ambitious plans for growth. The company is known for its quality, sustainability credentials, and commitment to doing business the right way.

With recent investment and increasing demand, they're now looking for an Operations Director to help drive operational excellence, scale responsibly, and support the next phase of growth.

Job Description



  • Lead all site operations, including production, planning, quality, technical, logistics, and H&S


  • Ensure full compliance with ISO, BRC, and customer audit standards


  • Oversee the technical and quality teams, ensuring robust systems and continuous improvement


  • Own site-level health & safety, championing best practice and holding NEBOSH accountability


  • Work cross-functionally to embed and expand the business's sustainability strategy, aligning with B Corp goals


  • Identify and deliver operational efficiency's, automation, and capability improvements to support scale-up


  • Foster a positive, values-led culture with a strong emphasis on leadership, coaching and team development


  • Partner with commercial and NPD teams to ensure operations can meet future product and volume demands


  • Represent the business with key external stakeholders, including auditors, retailers and partners



The Successful Applicant



  • Proven track record in SME manufacturing environments - ideally in food, drink, or personal care sectors


  • Experience operating at senior leadership/Director level in a scaling or fast-growing organisation


  • Strong working knowledge of ISO, BRC, and customer audit requirements - must be audit-ready


  • Background in leading or managing technical / quality teams


  • A qualified NEBOSH holder with a strong H&S track record


  • Passion for sustainability with a track record of delivering meaningful ESG initiatives


  • Collaborative, hands-on leader who thrives in an agile, entrepreneurial setting


  • Alignment with B Corp values - people-focused, purpose-led, and forward-thinking
  • Based in the North West England



What's on Offer

Competitive six figure basic salary

Executive package

Contact
Louise Shepherd
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6713773
Phone number
+44 11 6282 1560

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Production, Manufacturing
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
North West England
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Louise Shepherd
Consultant phone
+44 11 6282 1560
Job reference
JN-042025-6713773