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 receiving your application!