Managing Director

Morgan Latif is a specialist leadership search & development consultancy. We help our clients across the Medical & Dental Technology, Packaging, Consumer, E-mobility, and Industrial Technology sectors to deliver on their transformation and diversity goals. Our mission is to combine traditional recruitment and coaching methods with new technology, to provide a tailored and innovative solution to our clients and candidates.

Our client are looking for a change manager who builds a vision of products based on experience, best market practices, as well as research and market trends.

Are you a dynamic leader ready to transform a key manufacturing site into a hub of innovation and profitability? As the Managing Director of this Bradford site, you will play a pivotal role in steering the strategic direction, operational excellence, and cultural transformation of a facility specialising in pharmaceutical inserts and folding cartons. With annual revenues exceeding £30 million and a team of 240 talented professionals, this role offers the opportunity to lead with purpose, make impactful changes, and drive sustainable success.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

-Craft and execute strategic plans that align with the Healthcare & Pharma businesses objectives, ensuring the site\’s operations thrive in a competitive market.

-Collaborate with the sales team to attract customers and achieve ambitious budget targets while maintaining a strong focus on long-term sustainable profitability.

Operational Excellence

-Oversee all site operations, establishing performance metrics to deliver exceptional product quality and on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery.

-Lead efforts to improve machinery performance, leveraging recent investments like the Londepress digital printing press to optimize capacity and efficiency.

-Drive a culture of continuous improvement by implementing lean and CI tools, ensuring best practices are embedded across all functions.

Financial Oversight

-Take full accountability for the site’s P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

-Identify cost-saving opportunities while managing unit costs and productivity measures.

Team Leadership and Development

-Inspire and develop a high-performing management team of eight direct reports and two dotted-line reports.

-Champion employee engagement and upskilling, creating an environment where continuous learning and accountability are at the forefront.

Customer and Quality Focus

-Foster a culture of quality, reducing waste and eradicating non-value-added activities.

-Engage in customer and commercial discussions to ensure pricing optimization and maximize gross margins.

Innovation and Sustainability

-Spearhead the transformation of the site to achieve sustainable profitability, aligning operations with the commitment to environmental responsibility.

-Develop and implement annual capex plans that enhance reliability, safety, and productivity.

Scope of Responsibility

Health, Safety, and Environment: Maintain rigorous HSE standards, ensuring legal compliance and a zero-accident workplace culture.

Production Performance: Optimize production processes to improve OTIF performance and meet customer expectations.

Supply Chain Excellence: Strengthen supply chain capabilities to deliver best-in-class lead times and support business growth.

Talent Development: Build succession plans and foster a collaborative, motivated workforce.

Experience & Expertise:

-Proven track record in folding carton or pharmaceutical packaging; experience in paper-based manufacturing will also be considered.

-Strong B2B manufacturing background, with a preference for candidates familiar with labels or cartons within the pharmaceutical space.

-Demonstrated success in turnaround scenarios, with the ability to drive cultural and operational transformations.

Skills & Attributes:

-A resilient, energetic, and driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

-Exceptional skills in people development, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

-Strong command of financial acumen, with the ability to influence cost-saving initiatives and manage complex budgets.

-Expertise in using lean and CI methodologies to improve operational efficiency and quality.

We look forward to your application!