A unique opportunity to take full strategic and operational ownership of a growing packaging business. This role offers the opportunity to lead a state-of-the-art manufacturing operation, driving performance, innovation, and operational excellence within a high-quality packaging environment. With full commercial responsibility, it provides the autonomy to shape business strategy, influence growth, and deliver sustainable profitability. The position enables end-to-end leadership across operations, sales, and finance, while building high-performing teams and strengthening market position in a competitive and evolving industry.

Managing Director | Packaging Manufacturer | North UK

A leader in the design and production of innovative, sustainable packaging solutions. Serving a broad range of sectors, it operates an extensive international network of production sites globally. The organisation delivers high quality printed and converted packaging for both multinational and local customers, combining advanced printing and converting technologies with a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and operational excellence to enhance brand impact, product protection, and environmental performance.

You will be responsible for:

• Setting and executing the overall business strategy to drive growth and profitability

• Holding full commercial responsibility for revenue, margins, and financial performance

• Leading a state-of-the-art packaging manufacturing operation to ensure operational excellence

• Overseeing sales, operations, finance, and supply chain functions

• Ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance

Key attributes required:

• Proven leadership experience within packaging, manufacturing, or a related industrial environment

• Ability to lead and optimise complex manufacturing operations

• Track record of driving revenue growth and margin improvement

• Strategic mindset with hands-on, delivery-focused execution

• Strong commercial acumen with full P&L responsibility

This is a compelling opportunity for a commercially driven leader - apply now to take full ownership of the business and drive its next phase of growth.