- Lead manufacturing operations and product innovation.
- Drive the future product portfolio and expansion plans.
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established food and beverage company recognised for delivering high-quality consumer products across retail and foodservice channels. The organisation continues to invest in manufacturing capabilities, product innovation and market expansion to support future growth opportunities.
With a commitment to food quality, operational excellence and consumer-focused innovation, the company is seeking a dynamic leader to drive both production performance and new product development initiatives.
Job Description
- Lead end-to-end operations of the central kitchen and manufacturing facility.
- Drive production efficiency, capacity planning and continuous operational improvement.
- Lead new product development and innovation projects from concept through commercial launch.
- Develop innovative food products aligned to evolving consumer and market trends.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, quality assurance and regulatory standards.
- Partner with commercial, procurement and operational teams to successfully launch new products.
- Build, mentor and develop high-performing production and research teams.
The Successful Applicant
- Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Manufacturing, Engineering or a related field.
- Minimally 8 years of leadership experience within food manufacturing, food production or central kitchen operations.
- Proven experience in new product development, commercialisation and manufacturing scale-up.
- Strong knowledge of quality management, food safety and manufacturing best practices.
- Experience managing production teams, operational KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Commercially minded with strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to balance innovation, operational efficiency and profitability objectives.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to lead both production and innovation functions with significant organisational impact.
- Highly visible role supporting business growth and future product expansion.
- Exposure to product innovation, manufacturing transformation and commercialisation projects.
- Collaborative leadership team with strong investment in growth and capability building.
- Career progression opportunities within a growing food manufacturing business.
- Supportive environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
- Competitive compensation package with performance incentives.
- Opportunity to shape next-generation food products and production capabilities.
Contact:
Quote job ref: JN-082026-7086342
