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 the 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 products to strengthen and derisk its position, as it seeks to improve and diversify its offering, by appointing an experienced Manufacturing Consultant for an initial 3 months, 2-3 days a week basis.
As Manufacturing Consultant, you'll lead in providing advice, guidance, planning skills, and knowhow in the initial setup, 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 in an 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 3 months, 2-3 days 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
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