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Operations Director – NPD-Focused Food Manufacturer Location: Leicestershire (commutable from Wigston, Hinckley, Leicester, Coventry, Rugby, Nuneaton, Market Harborough) Salary: £65,000–£80,000 (depending on experience and ability to scale manufacturing) We are partnering with a fast-growing, R&D/NPD-focused food manufacturing business experiencing over 20% year-on-year growth. They are seeking an Operations Director to help scale their manufacturing and lead operational excellence across the business. The Role This is a broad-ranging Operations leadership role covering: • Sourcing and procurement, • R&D/formulation, • Production, packaging, labelling, and QC, • Fulfilment and supply chain management You will have autonomy for the CapEx roadmap, including automation projects, to accelerate manufacturing scale-up. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader who wants to grow with a fast-moving, innovative business. Who We Are Looking For • Current or recent Operations Manager, Site Manager, Head of Operations, Production Manager, or Operations Director, • Experience in highly regulated manufacturing (food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, FMCG), • Exposure to GMP, HACCP, BRC, or similar regulatory frameworks, • Interest in agile, small-batch, high-mix manufacturing, rather than high-volume “turn-the-handle” production, • Based in or willing to commute to Leicestershire / Warwickshire region Your Background • A rounded Operations leader passionate about improving a scale-up manufacturing business; this could be your first Director-level role, • Experience managing multi-functional operations, including R&D and manufacturing, • Track record of scaling manufacturing processes and driving operational excellence This role is perfect for someone looking to move away from purely high-volume production and take on a hands-on, strategic Operations leadership role in a fast-growing, innovative company. Please note: If you are not contacted within ten days, your application has not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for taking the time to apply. Reference PR/006393.

Are you an experienced Field Service Engineer or Maintenance Engineer who values work-life balance as much as career progression? If you're looking for a stable, well-rewarded role with a growing European manufacturer of packaging machinery - where your skills are valued and your time respected - this could be the opportunity for you! BASIC SALARY: £40,000 - £45,000 BENEFITS: · Annual Profit-Related Bonus · Company Car or Van - your choice · Time Off in Lieu for any Overtime worked · 10% Company Pension Contribution · 28 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays (36 days total) · Full Product Training and Excellent Career Progression LOCATION: Homebased covering the UK. Ideally located within 1 hour of Nottingham along the M1 corridor. THE ROLE - Service Engineer / Maintenance Engineer (Packaging Machinery) A classic field-based role involving: · Installation, commissioning, service, and repair of high-quality packaging machinery across customer sites in the UK. · Managing your own schedule, typically 2-3 days a week on-site, with the remainder working from home or the office. · Minimal travel - averaging just one overnight stay per week and very occasional weekend work (once or twice a year). · Joining a close-knit UK team with full technical support and access to European OEM training. THE PERSON - Service Engineer / Maintenance Engineer You'll need to demonstrate: · A solid track record as a Field Service Engineer or Factory Maintenance Engineer, ideally in capital equipment or packaging machinery. · A recognised electrical and/or electronic engineering qualification, ideally backed by a full apprenticeship. · Hands-on fault-finding skills with a proactive, customer-focused attitude. · The ability to work independently, manage your time, and represent a premium European brand professionally. Experience with packaging, printing, or process machinery will be a distinct advantage. THE COMPANY We're the UK sales and service division of a successful European manufacturer of advanced packaging machinery, currently experiencing rapid growth. Following a major account win, we're expanding our UK team by 50% this year. This is an exciting time to join - with clear progression opportunities, including the chance to move into a Service Manager role within two years. WHY JOIN US? · A genuine focus on work-life balance, not just words. · A supportive, growing business where you'll be known by name, not number. · Excellent training, autonomy, and future leadership potential. HOW TO APPLY - If this sounds like your next move, please click apply. Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner for this position. All direct applications will be forwarded to Wallace Hind Selection. REF: JB18302, Wallace Hind Selection TPBN1_UKTJ