MCCORMICK UK LIMITED
Haddenham, Buckinghamshire
Plant Director Haddenham, UK Reporting to the Director EMEA Flavour Solutions Operations & Supply Chain, the role will be responsible for Leading and Developing the plant. Scope of responsibility within manufacturing includes health & safety, production, material/inventory control planning & scheduling, engineering and leadership of major projects, with around 120 employees overall. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: - Lead and develop the Haddenham Site Operations teams to deliver business goals from a Safety, Quality, People, Service and Cost perspective. - Continue to develop a positive, empowered Safety and Quality Culture on Site - Lead the Journey To Excellence Programme to develop a Continuous Improvement Culture - Develop and implement a three-year strategic plan, mobilizing resources to translate vision into action. - Build strong relationships with Marketing, Engineering, Commercial, and R&D teams to understand business challenges and align operations with cost and efficiency objectives. - Participate actively in the S&OP process to deliver superior cost, efficiency, and service performance. - Manage working capital levels in line with business needs and commitments. - Support commercial units through transformation, innovation, and service improvement initiatives. - Lead a behavioural safety culture and, in collaboration with the EMEA HSE Manager, develop and deliver a three-year safety roadmap for the site. - Ensure compliance with global and regional quality and food safety standards (AIB, BRC, EFSIS, ISO14001, etc.). - Develop and deliver operational budget performance and COGS ownership, reporting results through agreed business KPIs. - Identify and execute capital expenditure and cost optimization projects. - Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing, TPM, and CCI programs aligned with EMEA and Global strategies. - Identify and implement cost improvement projects across manufacturing and distribution. - Lead talent development, succession planning, and performance management in partnership with HR Business Partners. - Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and foster a culture of high employee engagement. CANDIDATE PROFILE - Graduate in Food Technology, Engineering, Science, or Supply Chain Logistics. - Extensive experience in food manufacturing operations within international FMCG environments. - Experience working within a range of business cultures; international assignment is a plus. - Previous multi-country operating experience is a plus. - Inspiring leader able to motivate, develop, and engage diverse teams. - At ease to navigate in matrix organization and customer visits - Experience leading major transformation projects (e.g. plant construction, SAP implementation, acquisitions) is a plus. - Strong background in TPM and continuous improvement methodologies. - Experience working with Unions or Works Councils on significant organizational changes is a plus. - Strategic thinker with strong business and financial acumen. - Results-driven and self-managed, with a hands-on approach. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence at all levels. - Flexible and adaptable, capable of balancing strategic and operational priorities. - Commercially focused, with proven ability to deliver performance through collaboration and innovation. - Strong cultural awareness and ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. TO APPLY Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies. McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.
Plant Director Haddenham, UK Reporting to the Director EMEA Flavour Solutions Operations & Supply Chain, the role will be responsible for Leading and Developing the plant. Scope of responsibility within manufacturing includes health & safety, production, material/inventory control planning & scheduling, engineering and leadership of major projects, with around 120 employees overall. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: - Lead and develop the Haddenham Site Operations teams to deliver business goals from a Safety, Quality, People, Service and Cost perspective. - Continue to develop a positive, empowered Safety and Quality Culture on Site - Lead the Journey To Excellence Programme to develop a Continuous Improvement Culture - Develop and implement a three-year strategic plan, mobilizing resources to translate vision into action. - Build strong relationships with Marketing, Engineering, Commercial, and R&D teams to understand business challenges and align operations with cost and efficiency objectives. - Participate actively in the S&OP process to deliver superior cost, efficiency, and service performance. - Manage working capital levels in line with business needs and commitments. - Support commercial units through transformation, innovation, and service improvement initiatives. - Lead a behavioural safety culture and, in collaboration with the EMEA HSE Manager, develop and deliver a three-year safety roadmap for the site. - Ensure compliance with global and regional quality and food safety standards (AIB, BRC, EFSIS, ISO14001, etc.). - Develop and deliver operational budget performance and COGS ownership, reporting results through agreed business KPIs. - Identify and execute capital expenditure and cost optimization projects. - Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing, TPM, and CCI programs aligned with EMEA and Global strategies. - Identify and implement cost improvement projects across manufacturing and distribution. - Lead talent development, succession planning, and performance management in partnership with HR Business Partners. - Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and foster a culture of high employee engagement. CANDIDATE PROFILE - Graduate in Food Technology, Engineering, Science, or Supply Chain Logistics. - Extensive experience in food manufacturing operations within international FMCG environments. - Experience working within a range of business cultures; international assignment is a plus. - Previous multi-country operating experience is a plus. - Inspiring leader able to motivate, develop, and engage diverse teams. - At ease to navigate in matrix organization and customer visits - Experience leading major transformation projects (e.g. plant construction, SAP implementation, acquisitions) is a plus. - Strong background in TPM and continuous improvement methodologies. - Experience working with Unions or Works Councils on significant organizational changes is a plus. - Strategic thinker with strong business and financial acumen. - Results-driven and self-managed, with a hands-on approach. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence at all levels. - Flexible and adaptable, capable of balancing strategic and operational priorities. - Commercially focused, with proven ability to deliver performance through collaboration and innovation. - Strong cultural awareness and ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. TO APPLY Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies. McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.
People Marketing
Blackburn, Lancashire
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join one of the leading Suppliers/Distributors of automotive/bike accessories and apparel. This innovative and exciting business also has its own well recognised and successful brands. We are looking for an import Merchandiser to be based in their North-West office to develop and maintain strong relationships with international suppliers and ensure timely delivery, availability, quality and cost efficiency of products. Also oversee supplier performance, negotiates terms, and resolve issues to maintain smooth supply chain operations. Coordinates shipments, compliance, and documentation while aligning inventory with business needs. Merchandiser - Responsibilities: Order Processing Raise purchase orders, review retail orders, and ensure correct print positions and templates. Supplier Coordination Liaise with international manufacturers to manage planning and production. Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacity, and compliance with ethical sourcing and sustainability standards Conduct regular performance reviews and factory audits to ensure quality and reliability Negotiate lead times and minimum order quantities to optimise cost and flexibility Resolve production issues, delays, and quality concerns through proactive communication and problem-solving Collaborate with Supply Chain Director and Supply Manager to onboard new vendors and manage risk Drive continuous improvement in workflow efficiency and supplier responsiveness Analyse historical data to improve forecasting and lead time accuracy Critical Path Management Develop and maintain detailed critical path schedules for each product category and season. Track key milestones: sample approvals, bulk production, inspections, shipping, and delivery Use internal documents and ERP systems to update timelines and flag potential delays Implement contingency plans to mitigate delays and ensure timely product launches Align production timelines with marketing campaigns, retail drops, and seasonal demand Drive continuous improvement in workflow efficiency and supplier responsiveness Shipment Planning Work with suppliers to approve shipments and ensure on time handover to freight forwarders Collaborate with Import Merchandiser to ensure all documentation is provided and shipment details and priorities are clearly communicated for inbound planning Cross Functional Collaboration Communicate status updates and risks to cross-functional teams including design, demand, sales, and logistic Merchandiser - Requirements Degree in business, supply chain or other relevant fields ideal , depending on experience. A minimum of 3 year experience in a merchandising/demand planning/forecasting role Highly organised - able to manage own workload Capability to multitask in a fast paced environment. Proactive, with the ability to foresee problems and find solutions to mitigate business risk Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good knowledge of software tools: Excel advanced, SAP and Microsoft Dynamics NAV
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join one of the leading Suppliers/Distributors of automotive/bike accessories and apparel. This innovative and exciting business also has its own well recognised and successful brands. We are looking for an import Merchandiser to be based in their North-West office to develop and maintain strong relationships with international suppliers and ensure timely delivery, availability, quality and cost efficiency of products. Also oversee supplier performance, negotiates terms, and resolve issues to maintain smooth supply chain operations. Coordinates shipments, compliance, and documentation while aligning inventory with business needs. Merchandiser - Responsibilities: Order Processing Raise purchase orders, review retail orders, and ensure correct print positions and templates. Supplier Coordination Liaise with international manufacturers to manage planning and production. Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacity, and compliance with ethical sourcing and sustainability standards Conduct regular performance reviews and factory audits to ensure quality and reliability Negotiate lead times and minimum order quantities to optimise cost and flexibility Resolve production issues, delays, and quality concerns through proactive communication and problem-solving Collaborate with Supply Chain Director and Supply Manager to onboard new vendors and manage risk Drive continuous improvement in workflow efficiency and supplier responsiveness Analyse historical data to improve forecasting and lead time accuracy Critical Path Management Develop and maintain detailed critical path schedules for each product category and season. Track key milestones: sample approvals, bulk production, inspections, shipping, and delivery Use internal documents and ERP systems to update timelines and flag potential delays Implement contingency plans to mitigate delays and ensure timely product launches Align production timelines with marketing campaigns, retail drops, and seasonal demand Drive continuous improvement in workflow efficiency and supplier responsiveness Shipment Planning Work with suppliers to approve shipments and ensure on time handover to freight forwarders Collaborate with Import Merchandiser to ensure all documentation is provided and shipment details and priorities are clearly communicated for inbound planning Cross Functional Collaboration Communicate status updates and risks to cross-functional teams including design, demand, sales, and logistic Merchandiser - Requirements Degree in business, supply chain or other relevant fields ideal , depending on experience. A minimum of 3 year experience in a merchandising/demand planning/forecasting role Highly organised - able to manage own workload Capability to multitask in a fast paced environment. Proactive, with the ability to foresee problems and find solutions to mitigate business risk Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good knowledge of software tools: Excel advanced, SAP and Microsoft Dynamics NAV
