Senior Director of Operations

Overview

QLM Search is recruiting a VP Operations for a specialist Ingredients Division of a larger group supporting the Food, Beverage and health/nutrition sector. Reporting to the CEO, this role forms part of the senior leadership team responsible for driving best in class operational performance across the business unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and planning for the division improving national operations and services
• Lead and guide the operational remit of the business unit strategic/operational plans
• Manage and develop all site operations procedures (multisite x3)
• Driving the simplification of processes through standardization, technology and innovation, and the implementation of methodologies for the unit

Qualifications

• Experience in a B2B Ingredients/Flavor background with manufacturing and operations oversight, including manufacturing, engineering and health and safety
• Must have operated in a B2B ingredients sector
• Experience in supporting a high growth business alongside the CEO is advantageous
• Proven ability to implement enhanced standard operating procedures, processes and methodologies
• Strong leadership and motivation skills with a strategic approach to driving change and improving operating performance

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Dairy Product Manufacturing