The Regional Manufacturing Director will lead manufacturing operations across several sites in the region. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality and cost-effective production. The person will lead the supply chain and operations teams to improve performance, reduce costs, and support business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead regional manufacturing operations across multiple sites.
- Ensure production is delivered safely, on time, within cost, and to required quality standards.
- Develop and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
- Lead supply chain, planning, logistics, quality and engineering teams.
- Improve production planning, capacity, inventory flow and service levels.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, quality and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor key performance indicators such as safety, quality, cost, delivery, productivity and waste.
- Lead cost saving, continuous improvement and operational excellence projects.
- Manage site leadership teams and support their development.
- Identify operational risks and put practical action plans in place.
- Report site and regional performance to senior management.
Required Experience and Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations Management or a related field.
- Strong senior leadership experience in FMCG manufacturing.
- Experience managing regional or multi-site manufacturing operations.
- Good understanding of supply chain, production planning, logistics and inventory management.
- Proven experience improving factory performance, reducing cost and increasing efficiency.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and quality systems.
- Experience leading large teams and managing budgets, projects and stakeholders.
- International or matrix organisation experience is an advantage.
Key Competencies
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Good understanding of manufacturing and supply chain operations.
- Commercial mindset with focus on cost, quality and service.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to lead change and improve ways of working.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Results-focused and able to work in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
Regional Manufacturing Director in London employer: Confidential
As a leading employer in the data centre operations sector, we offer an exceptional work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our collaborative culture fosters innovation and accountability, while our commitment to safety and operational excellence ensures that you will be part of a team that values your contributions. With opportunities for international travel and the chance to lead critical operations across the EMEA region, this role provides a unique platform for impactful leadership and career advancement.
