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Our client is a successful e-tailer, a cash generative SME, currently at c.£1m turnover and part of a larger business of c.70 staff. The company is looking to double in size in the next five years under guidance of its experienced, highly charismatic and driven CEO, supported by a first class senior leadership team. We are looking to assist in newly insourcing the manufacture of some of its product to strengthen and derisk its position, as it seeks to improve and diversify its offering, by appointing an experienced Manufacturing Consultant for an initial 3m, 2-3 day a week basis.
As Manufacturing Consultant you’ll lead in providing advice, guidance, planning skills and knowhow in the initial set up, scale up and longer term "future-proofing" of an ambitious and successful food manufacturing business to the existing leadership team and their staff.
Your key responsibilities as Manufacturing Consultant will include:
- Review the existing business
- Provide strategic direction, guidance, and leadership to the c-suite and management teams
- Guide the growth of the business from e-tail, warehousing and distribution to include food manufacturing/processing
- Support in the development of a manufacturing project plan
- Cooperate in defining and maintaining forward traction as the business looks to grow both revenue, customer base and profitability
As Manufacturing Consultant you’ll need:
- A wealth of commercial experience as Manufacturing Consultant or advisory role, ideally gained in a fast-paced, growing food manufacturing business,
- Earlier experience in a lead, senior or managerial general management, operations, production or manufacturing role beneficial
- Knowledge and experience of manufacturing start-up, scale-up and planning
- Acting as a mentor, providing guidance on decision-making to senior and junior members of management teams
- High levels of motivation
- Results oriented
- Comfortable working at all levels and with a full diversity of stakeholders, independently or as part of a team
- Accustomed to working in demanding businesses and environments
- A quality network of contacts ready to address challenges
Rewards and Benefits:
- Rate c.£450 to £800/day
- To secure maximum pay/rewards, you must possess all outlined experience, skills, knowledge and relevant qualifications
- Contract role - initial 3m, 2-3 day a week basis
- Free parking
- On-site health facilities, staff events and discounts
Please note: High levels of interest mean we will only contact you if your application is shortlisted and this will happen within five working days. You must also be eligible to work in the UK.
Manufacturing Consultant, Newcastle upon Tyne
