⭐️ Managing Director

Birmingham (Hybrid 3-4x pw)

£120,000 + Perks

Our client is a heritage brand with deep cultural roots and a unique product range. With listings in all four major retailers and increasing demand across channels, the business is now poised for scale under new ownership. We are looking for a hands-on, operationally-minded Managing Director to lead the next phase of growth — modernising the factory, building systems, improving margins, and developing a high-performing culture across the business.

Role & Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership

• Lead all manufacturing and production operations to improve output, quality, and consistency.
• Modernise factory operations and address inefficiencies.

Strategic Growth & Execution

• Build and execute a practical 2–3 year transformation plan for the business.
• Prioritise investment and resources around products and channels with the highest potential.

Commercial Oversight

• Oversee commercial performance including margins, pricing, and product mix.
• Work with the existing commercial team to support key account development.

Team & Culture

• Lead, structure, and empower the leadership team.
• Ensure the right people are in the right roles, with clear expectations and support.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary: £120k
• Car Allowance: £7,000
• Bonus: up to 20%
• Holiday Days: 25 + Bank Holidays (8)

Do you have the following to apply? ✅

• Proven experience as a Managing Director, COO, or equivalent senior leadership role in food/FMCG/manufacturing.
• Deep understanding of production and operations — not afraid to be on-site, on the line, or in the detail.
• Track record of driving efficiency, profitability, and operational turnaround.
• Experience working in SME or scaling businesses with resource constraints.
• Commercially and financially astute — able to read a P&L and act decisively.
• Natural leadership qualities — decisive, action-oriented, calm under pressure.
• Strong values and emotional intelligence — able to motivate, challenge, and build trust.

Due to the high volume of applications received we are unable to respond to everyone directly. If you are not contacted within 7 working days, you have unfortunately not been shortlisted.

Lawrence Recruitment is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client.