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Alexander Steele Recruitment are excited to be working with this successful food manufacturing business based in Kent, who now have a requirement to bring in a Head of Production & Logistics.Our client has continued to deliver exceptional sales year on year and are now at a very crucial stage of their development, so this hire for them is critical.In this role you will take ownership of a complex, manufacturing site, covering Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality and Engineering across the business. For this role you will report into the Group Managing Director.You will help to update & improve processes and systems to increase standards and performance across the business providing, accurate & timely reporting on departmental performance so previous experience of this is essential.You will be tasked with managing the day to day requirements through a team of 10 direct reports but you will also have responsibility of driving & developing strategy and advising the board of directors.What we are looking for:An experienced Senior Operations Leader looking for a new challengeYou must have a background in Food Manufacturing or Consumer Goods, this is essentialMust have experience leading manufacturing, engineering, distribution within a Food Manufacturing business.Knowledge of Logistical, Warehousing, Supply Chain systems would be desirable Experienced leader of people, adept at motivating and managing a teamAble to challenge accepted norms and enjoy creating new solutions with a hands-on approach to problem solvingExtensive knowledge of driving LEAN/Continuous Improvements with demonstrable resultsWhat's on OfferSalary up to £120k BonusPensionHealthcare33 Days Holiday entitlementIf you would like to discuss this role in more detail then initially forward your most recent CV by applying through this advert, then please call our office and schedule a call with Giuseppe Leo at Alexander Steele Recruitment. He will be able to disclose all relevant details of the role, prior to forwarding on your profile to the client.