QLM Search is recruiting a VP Operations for a specialist Ingredients and Flavor group supporting the Food, Beverage and health/nutrition sector. Reporting to the CEO this role forms part of the senior leadership team responsible for driving best in class operational performance across the business unit.

Key responsibilities include:

· Provide leadership and planning for the division improving national operations and services

· Lead and guide the operational remit of the business unit strategic/operational plans

· Manage and develop all site operations procedures (multi site x2)

· Driving the simplification of processes through standardization, technology and innovation, and the implementation of methodologies for the unit

Candidates must have come from a B2B Ingredients/Flavor background and a manufacturing and Operations background where you have managed all areas including Manufacturing and Engineering and H&S. This business is smaller, but growing fast, therefore someone with experience of supporting a high growth business and its CEO would be beneficial. You will have implemented enhanced standard operating procedures processes and methodologies and must have the ability to lead and motivate a team, combined with a strategic approach to implementing change to drive operating performance.