Job Description
About Brusco
G Bruce and Co Limited, trading as Brusco Food Group, is a leading and trusted supplier of high-quality ingredients to the food industry. Our team of 40 employees aim to set the benchmark for service, quality and integrity so our customers can buy with confidence. Our core values are Curious, Responsible, Inclusive and Brave.
Building on significant growth over recent years, Brusco has bold and ambitious plans for the future. Our high standards and food safety culture is evidenced by our AA BRC grade. Our values driven culture and highly engaged team has resulted in Brusco achieving the globally recognised Great Place to Work certification.
Brusco serves as Head Office to the wider Olidor Group. Olidor also includes Karimix, a Kent-based producer of award-winning sauces, pastes and chutneys, and The Original Baker, a premium, artisan bakery in North Yorkshire.
About the Role
In this newly created role, the Managing Director will provide strategic, commercial and operational leadership for Brusco, driving forward ambitious growth plans whilst maintaining and improving our award-winning workplace culture.
The successful candidate will have Director level experience, engaging and inspiring leadership skills, commercial acumen and sales experience. Relevant food industry experience is essential with ideally 5 years in food manufacturing.
The MD will be supported by Olidor’s CEO, Finance Director and Head of People, and will have line management responsibility for the Sales, Marketing, Procurement and Technical teams.
This role offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional development with the potential for future career growth within the wider Olidor Group.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver and develop Brusco’s strategic business plan, driving business growth and continuous improvement.
* Input into strategy for the Olidor Group, providing leadership support to other businesses within the Group as needed.
* Lead and inspire the Brusco team, with clear, open and transparent communication, encouraging two way involvement.
* Work with the Group Head of People to foster a high performance culture with an engaged, collaborative and accountable team.
* Working closely with the Group Financial Director, take responsibility for Brusco’s overall financial performance including maximising profit and managing budgets.
* Represent Brusco positively when meeting customers and suppliers and attending trade or industry events.
* Lead, mentor, coach and line manage our Commercial Manager, Marketing Manager, Category Managers and Technical Manager.
* Lead monthly Senior Leadership Meetings.
* Prepare and present monthly Business Updates and Quarterly Strategy Updates to the Brusco team.
* With the Group’s People team, assess resource needs and support the recruitment, onboarding and retention of high quality new starters.
* Resolve any escalated customer, supplier, product or people issues.
* Promote a food safety culture, supporting the Technical team to maintain our AA BRC grade.
* Take overall responsibility and accountability for Health and Safety at Brusco.
* Any other duties as reasonably required to ensure the smooth running and effective leadership of Brusco.
Jobholder’s Competencies, Skills & Experience
* Relevant experience in the food industry with 5 years in a food manufacturing environment.
* Ideally at least 2 years experience as Commercial Director/Managing Director.
* Demonstrable track record of driving change in a growth business.
* Engaging leadership skills.
* Ability to translate strategic plans into clear actions and KPIs.
* Flexible about adopting a hands-on approach as needed.
* Ability to remain calm and logical in a fast-paced organisation.
* Commercial and entrepreneurial, with a business owner mindset.
* Financial awareness with data analysis and problem-solving skills.
* People focused, able to build trust, lead positive culture change and develop effective working relationships at all levels.
* Clear verbal and written communication skills, effective listening skills and an inclusive and collaborative approach.
* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and manage the team’s workloads to ensure KPIs are achieved.
* IT literacy, including Outlook, Excel and Word.
* High standards of numeracy, literacy and attention to detail.
* Growth mindset, with a continuous improvement approach.
* Open and honest with high standards of personal integrity.
* Ambitious with the drive to set bold goals.
Benefits
* Discretionary annual profit share bonus scheme linked to Company and individual performance
* Company car or car allowance
* Workplace pension scheme
* 28 days annual leave including Bank & Public Holidays (increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service)
* Additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year when the office closes down
* Company Sick Pay
* Wellbeing programme with Employee Assistance Programme
* Reward and discount programme
* Private medical and dental insurance after 6-month probation
* Employee Referral Scheme - £250 for recommending a friend who joins Brusco
* Employee Recognition Programmes
* Enhanced Maternity Leave
* Monthly Chef’s Lunch for colleagues
* Regular team social events
* Dress down Fridays
* Charitable giving
* Free onsite parking
Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum (dependent on experience and skills) plus Company car or car allowance, plus bonus & benefits.
Working Arrangements: 40 hours per week, hybrid position, 3 days on site and 2 days working from home or on the road.
Location: Head Office based in Offenham, Evesham.
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