Location: Banbridge & Lurgan, Northern Ireland Position: Business Transformation Director A fast-growing food manufacturing company in Northern Ireland is seeking an accomplished Business Transformation Director to lead the organisation through a pivotal period of growth, including a major site relocation planned within the next 12 months. This is a strategic leadership role for a proven executive who has successfully scaled operations in a small-to-medium sized food business while maintaining premium product quality and strong commercial results. The Opportunity Reporting directly to the owners, you will have full accountability for the strategic and operational leadership of the business, encompassing production, sales, marketing, HR, compliance, health & safety, and financial performance. This is a hands-on executive role where you will drive transformation, efficiency, and sustainable growth across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Lead and motivate cross-functional teams across multiple sites to achieve production, quality, and commercial targets. Oversee operational optimisation, implement robust systems, and streamline processes to support business scaling. Maintain and continuously improve food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards (HACCP, BRCGS). Manage budgets, control costs, and identify strategic opportunities to increase growth and profitability. Develop a high-performance culture that promotes innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Direct the successful transition to a new manufacturing site, ensuring minimal disruption and maximised operational efficiency. Candidate Profile Demonstrated success in a senior leadership role within the food manufacturing sector. Proven track record of scaling a business during periods of major expansion. Strong commercial acumen with hands-on operational expertise. Exceptional leadership, team-building, and stakeholder management skills. Deep understanding of food safety regulations, quality assurance, and compliance standards. Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable results. What's on Offer Competitive six-figure salary for the right candidate. Opportunity to make a transformative impact on a high-growth food business. Collaborative executive leadership team and supportive company culture. Participation in an exciting growth journey, including a major new site launch. If you have the experience, vision, and drive to lead a high-growth food manufacturing business to its next chapter, we'd like to hear from you. Reach out to Jack Groves for a confidential chat. My experience with Vanrath was nothing short of superb! Ethan Boylan was efficient, courteous and extremely capable in his dealings with me. The whole journey from application to employment was delivered in a timely and professional manner. I can highly recommend Vanrath and in particular, Ethan Boylan for anyone currently seeking employment. I had the pleasure of working with Tom, and I can confidently say he is an exceptional recruiter. Tom's dedication and expertise in matching candidates with the right opportunities stood out throughout the entire process. His communication was clear, timely, and he demonstrated a genuine interest in understanding my career goals. Thanks to Tom's efforts, I landed a fantastic job that aligns perfectly with my skills and aspirations. I highly recommend Tom to anyone seeking a professional, reliable, and results-driven recruiter. Conor at Vanrath was very helpful and supportive in securing a new job. The funding for my previous job was becoming less secure and Conor helped me make the leap into a new permanent role. It was a quick process and a bit of luck with timing. I have spoke to other staff and Vanrath and have always found them helpful as well. Brilliant organisation. Chris Haddock is a true gentleman and a pleasure to work with. Anything he said he would do, he did it and more. Would recommend to anyone. Skills: General Manager Head of Director Food FMCG Operations COMMERCIAL Benefits: Fantastic Benefits Package