QLM Search is proud to be the retained partner with one of the UK’s Private Equity backed leading food manufacturing businesses – a high-performing, market-recognised with ambitious targets.

As part of their strategic plans, the business is seeking a Site Director to lead a key manufacturing facility in Lincolnshire.

With ongoing investment, the site is positioned for significant expansion through continuous improvement, efficiency initiatives, and strategic capacity growth.

The Opportunity:

This is a pivotal leadership role. The Site Director will drive operational excellence, culture transformation, and people development while delivering on commercial and production KPIs. With a newly created senior leadership team on-site, the incoming Site Director must be a proven, hands-on leader, experienced at navigating change and supporting team maturity and capability growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to all functions across the site (Operations, Engineering, HSE, Quality, Supply Chain, HR, etc.)
• Deliver performance improvements aligned to KPIs across safety, quality, cost, delivery, people, and growth
• Lead, mentor, and develop the site leadership team, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
• Champion LEAN methodologies, driving operational efficiency and sustainable cost savings
• Maintain and improve site compliance with health, safety, food safety, and environmental standards
• Collaborate with Group Leadership to ensure alignment with broader business strategy and group performance goals
• Lead the site’s role in capital projects, NPD introductions, and capacity planning for future growth

About You:

• Proven experience as a Site Director (or equivalent senior manufacturing leader) in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment
• Strong track record of team leadership, especially during periods of change, growth, or transformation
• Deep understanding of operational excellence, CI/LEAN principles, and leading multifunctional teams
• Commercially astute, data-driven, and results-oriented
• Resilient, collaborative, and inspiring communicator