Managing Director
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15 hours ago
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Job Summary
Job Description
Location: Yorkshire
Salary: Circa 100000 benefits
Position: Full-Time Permanent
Reports To: Group CEO
A long-established business in the bakery and food sector is seeking a seasoned leader to step into a pivotal role at a time of planned leadership transition. With the current Managing Director preparing for retirement we are offering a rare succession opportunity this position can be appointed either at General Manager level with a clear path to Managing Director or directly as Managing Director depending on the experience and capability of the successful candidate.
About the Role
This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role with full P&L responsibility and accountability for operational performance commercial growth and long-term business strategy. You will lead a skilled team of 50 and be responsible for developing high-performing operations while driving innovation and sustainable growth in the bakery and food sector.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver strategic and financial objectives in line with company goals.
Lead and develop the senior management team to achieve business performance targets.
Improve operational effectiveness drive efficiencies and foster collaborative leadership.
Strengthen relationships with key customers suppliers and stakeholders.
Identify new opportunities in product development market expansion and innovation.
Ensure robust financial reporting compliance and site safety standards.
Establish a strong performance culture with measurable KPIs and team accountability.
What Were Looking For
Background in the bakery or food industry is essential.
Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline.
Proven leadership in low-volume engineered product manufacturing within food.
Experience as a Managing Director or General Manager with oversight of 50 staff.
Track record of driving commercial success and building effective management teams.
Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.
Willingness to travel nationally and internationally when required.
Ideal Attributes
Commercially astute and results-focused.
Confident in leading cross-functional teams and fostering collaboration.
Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Acts with integrity and holds others to account.
Promotes a culture of openness innovation and high performance.
Why This Role
This is a unique opportunity to join a well-respected player in the bakery and food industry stepping into a leadership role with full influence and the backing of a stable supportive ownership structure. If youre ready for a strategic leadership position with room to make a lasting impact we want to hear from you.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Expense Management
- Financial Acumen
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Acquisitions
- Investment Banking
- Relationship Management
- Social Media Management
- Financial Modeling
- Customer relationship management
- Leadership Experience
