Monday the 14th of October 2024
Scott Williams
Financial Times Top 150 UK Recruiter 2024 | Helping Food Manufacturing Businesses Find Top Talent | Expert in Food Industry Recruitment | Director at Food Recruit
Welcome to this week's 'Food Recruit Interim Insider'!
I'm thrilled to bring you a fresh batch of top-tier interim talent. Whether you're looking to fill a critical gap in your team or seeking your next challenging assignment, you're in the right place.
In today's fast-paced market, having the right interim professional can be the secret ingredient to your company's success. From operations wizards to engineering maestros, our curated selection of available interims brings a wealth of experience and fresh perspectives.
So, grab your favourite beverage, and let's explore the cream of the crop in interim talent.
Who knows? Your next game-changing hire or career-defining opportunity might be just a scroll away.
Let's dig in!
Scott, Food Recruit
01384 470822 or +44(0)7835426149
Group Operations Director
With a background of over two decades of leadership, he boasts a proven track record of successfully managing complex operations, teams, and projects.
He has assumed extensive P&L responsibility and delivered substantial cost savings and productivity gains across multiple sites in the UK and Australia. By consistently surpassing business targets through a focus on continuous improvement, safety culture, and people development, he has unequivocally demonstrated his capability.
Employing a highly strategic and analytical approach, backed by an MBA, PhD in Business, and proficiency in Six Sigma and Executive Education, he possesses expertise in manufacturing, supply chain management, and customer relationships. His adeptness at change leadership and network optimization makes him the ideal fit for this role.
His transformational approach and passion for developing others will undoubtedly elevate our organisation to the next level.
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Rate: ￡800 - ￡1,000 per day in a NED or board advisory position
General Manager
With 25 years of experience, I am an accomplished Operations leader who effectively manages food manufacturing facilities of varying sizes and complexities. A proven track record of successfully leading multi-site businesses through periods of transition and growth.
Highly commercially focused with robust financial acumen and a talent for nurturing high-performing teams, implementing stringent lean processes to drive operational excellence across all functions.
In recent roles, he has demonstrated exceptional prowess in optimising productivity and profitability as a General Manager and as a Site Director. Additionally, he holds an MMedSci and has completed extensive professional development in resilience, health and safety, and leadership.
Rate: ￡650 per day
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Head of Engineering
An accomplished engineering leader with over 20 years of experience managing multi-million-pound projects across manufacturing sectors. He provides strategic consulting services to optimise clients' operational capabilities.
In previous roles, he drove performance improvements and transformed underperforming businesses. He holds an MSc in Entrepreneurial Leadership and is a Chartered Engineer, making him a valuable addition to any leadership team seeking operational excellence.
Day Rate: ￡600
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Production Manager
An accomplished interim production manager with over 30 years of experience in the food and manufacturing industries. His expertise includes driving operational efficiencies, resolving complex issues, and implementing process improvements.
With a proven track record in interim positions, he's well-equipped to significantly impact any operations leadership role requiring hands-on support or guidance during times of change or performance improvement initiatives.
Day Rate: ￡500
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Head of Procurement
A highly accomplished commercial leader with a proven track record of driving substantial cost savings and optimising supplier performance across various FMCG categories. With 19 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, he has taken on increasing responsibilities in food manufacturing and retail.
His exceptional leadership has consistently delivered multi-million-pound cost reductions through strategic sourcing initiatives while fostering collaboration across functions.
As an analytically-minded change agent, he has navigated market challenges and achieved significant savings through contract renegotiations, benchmarking exercises, and value engineering projects.
Backed by a solid academic background and extensive category management experience, he's a confident and solutions-oriented procurement professional capable of providing strategic direction while inspiring cross-functional cooperation.
Day Rate: ￡550 to ￡800
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Operations Manager
A highly accomplished Operations and Supply Chain professional dedicated to continuously improving order fulfilment, inventory management, and delivery performance.
A strong background in systems development and people management has enabled me to successfully implement cost-saving initiatives and effectively utilise ERP systems such as SAP and WMS to automate stock control and scheduling.
His proven ability to drive value through people and processes makes me an invaluable asset to any operations-focused organisation.
Day rate: ￡350 or will consdier perm ￡50,000 +
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Hygiene Manager
This hygiene specialist has demonstrated consistent success in managing hygiene operations for numerous prominent businesses. He excels in providing interim support to improve hygiene standards and audit performance, with a proven track record of developing teams, implementing systems to achieve auditable standards, and gaining key accreditations.
His leadership spans various sectors, including dairy, brewing, seafood, and poultry, showcasing his expertise in managing hygiene functions within complex manufacturing environments.
With complementary engineering qualifications, he is an outstanding addition to meet any hygiene requirements.
Day Rate: ￡350
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As we conclude this week's "Food Recruit Interim Insider," I hope you have found exciting opportunities among our featured interim professionals. In the fast-paced world of food and drink, the right interim talent can drive transformative change and growth in your organisation.
Whether you're a company looking to bring fresh expertise into your team or an interim professional seeking your next challenge, the connections made here could start something remarkable.
Don't hesitate – the best talent is in high demand! If you see a potential match, contact us at Food Recruit. We're here to assist you in taking the next step, whether that's setting up an interview or discussing how an interim role could advance your career.
Until next week, keep innovating, stay hungry for success, and remember: perfect pairing is always possible in the world of food and interim talent. Here's to your success!
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Scott Williams
Managing Director
01384 470822 or +44(0)7835426149
794 High Street, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 8BQ
I am the founder and director of Food Recruit, a specialised recruitment agency for the food and drink manufacturing sectors. With over 18 years of experience in both industry and recruitment, I offer personalised services based on the values of passion, trust, and integrity. I am not your typical recruiter; I am also looking for the next great idea to help my candidates and clients, and I will always do it with a smile. I cover various areas within the industry and have the connections and guidance to assist you. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, getting involved in DIY projects, and enjoying a good bottle (or two) of red wine.