Operations Director

Operations Director * Salary: Highly competitive to attract the right individual * Location: Tunstead, Norfolk Atkinson Moss Leadership are working in exclusive retained partnership with PlaceUK to recruit their new Operations Director. Join a privately-owned leader in food manufacturing as they transition into a global technological benchmark. You will hold a Board seat with total accountability for a multi-site portfolio and a five-year roadmap of aggressive growth. What you will do as Operations Director: * Innovation: Lead rapid factory expansions and new product launches, such as our recent M&S frozen fruit facility. * Mentorship: Influence and mature a high-performing Senior Management Team, breaking down silos to drive strategic unity. * Excellence: Drive a world-class safety culture and educate the business on OEE and TEEP methodologies. * Presence: Lead from the front with a consistent site presence in Norfolk to inspire our “Farm-to-Fork” heritage. The Profile for the Operations Director: * Board Presence: High-care food or complex FMCG experience is essential. * Mindset: A “PLC brain with a family-firm heart”—passionate about autonomy and agile decision-making. * Toolkit: Expert in Lean/CI with the ability to translate data into factory-floor inspiration. Why This Move? Most roles at this level offer a “competitive salary”. This role offers Legacy. You will be joining a highly profitable business with unique vertical integration. You will be turning high-spec agricultural heritage into a global technological benchmark. Build your legacy Contact Will Palgrave-Moore at Atkinson Moss Leadership Recruitment for the official JD and to discuss further. Note for applicants: Preference is being placed on candidates with experienced within FMCG/Food/Beverages/Produce sectors