Manufacturing Director

Job Description:

Site Manufacturing Director

Location: Essex

Salary: Up to £90,000 + Exceptional Benefits

Infinite Talent is thrilled to be partnering with a fast-growing fresh food manufacturer that's redefining excellence.

We're on the hunt for a visionary Manufacturing Director to lead the Production Management Team with daily manufacturing plans safely, efficiently, and in full within a high-volume, short shelf-life manufacturing operation.

What You'll Be Doing

• The Site Manufacturing Director is the senior operational leader responsible for manufacturing execution on site, accountable for the safe, legal, and cost-effective manufacture of high-quality fresh produce.
• This is a hands-on, factory-floor-based role, requiring a strong daily presence within production, engineering, and warehouse areas.
• The role leads manufacturing execution through visibility, Real Time decision-making, and direct engagement with teams, rather than desk-based management.

What You Bring

• Proven senior manufacturing leadership in fresh food/short shelf-life production.
• Hands-on, visible leadership, leading production, engineering, and low-risk (storage, goods in/out).
• Track record of shop-floor performance improvement, including waste, downtime, and labour efficiency.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Competitive salary + Extensive Benefits
• An opportunity to have a seat at the site SLT table

Apply now or send your CV directly to (see below)

£80000 - £90000/year

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