Site Director (Multi-Site)

Site Director (Multi Site / Chichester Food Park) Market leading salary package, plus car allowance & 25% bonus. Relocation support considered for the right candidate!Natures Way Foods is a leading manufacturer of prepared salads, coleslaw and “food-to-go” for the UK’s leading retailers and Quick Service Restaurants, working closely with farmers across the UK & Europe. However there’s lots more to us than the products we make.Our culture is inclusive, and our people are diverse spanning many different languages. This year is set to be another exceptional year for our organisation. It’s an exciting time to join Natures Way Foods as we are growing rapidly and there is genuine opportunity to develop and progress within the organisation.The Site Director is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of multiple fresh produce manufacturing sites. This role oversees two Site Leaders, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of fresh produce products while embedding a strong values-led culture across all sites. As a key member of the operations leadership team, the role ensures alignment to the company vision of being the Best at Fresh, driving performance through teamwork, kindness, service, quality, and value.You will already have experience in: Senior leadership experience in FMCG manufacturing, ideally in fresh produce or perishable goodsProven ability to manage multiple operational sites at scaleStrong background in lean manufacturing and continuous improvementCommercial and financial awareness with strong cost control disciplineExcellent leadership, coaching, and performance management skillsExperience driving cultural and behavioural change across operational teamsTrack record of delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, and efficiencyCore Responsibilities:In collaboration with the COO develop and implement the multi-site manufacturing strategy, ensuring alignment with broader Business objectivesLead and support Heads of Operations to deliver on safety, service, quality, and valueFoster a high-performance culture based on fairness, respect, and accountabilityDrive continuous improvement and operational excellence through lean principlesEnsure compliance with food safety, quality assurance, and health 'safety standardsCollaborate cross-functionally to deliver excellent customer outcomesLead workforce planning, succession development, and operational capability buildingEnsure accurate reporting of KPIs and timely decision-making at all levelsChampion colleague wellbeing and a positive, inclusive working environmentAttributesValues-led leader who role-models kindness, fairness, and consistencyHighly collaborative, with the ability to influence across all levelsAnalytical and data-driven, with strong decision-making capabilityResilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentPassionate about delivering quality and value through people What you get from usSalary:Market leading package25% BonusCar AllowanceLife AssuranceEmployer matched pensionElectric Car SchemeHealth cash planCycle to work schemeColleague discounts, including Gym membership 'shopping discountsStar AwardsFlexibility in pay frequency each monthAccess to online GPEmployee assistance programmeRelocation support considered for the right candidateWhat type of people succeed here?We look for passionate people, with a can-do attitude and an ambition to succeed. We strive to help our people in channelling that passion into everything they do, because your success is our success! We love people who have high standards & lots of ideas, because we are always striving to improve, and we want you to help us do that. Natures Way is a fun, fast and friendly environment where you will be surrounded by a passionate and dedicated team, who are committed to being the best at fresh.Apply now & join our family!

Created: 2025-07-23