Parkinson Lee Executive Search are the retained partner in the appointment of Chief Operating Officer for a high growth, global manufacturing and distribution business targeting £100m turnover in the next few years.

With operations across Europe, North America and Asia, the business is a market leader in its sector and has built a strong reputation for service, customer care, and supply chain excellence. It now seeks a proven, commercially minded operational leader to join its senior team and help drive the next stage of its growth journey.

The Opportunity: This is a pivotal, board-level appointment, offering wide-ranging responsibility across operations, supply chain, logistics, customer delivery, and commercial execution. The successful candidate will act as a key interface between commercial, sales, and operational performance. This role requires an experienced professional who has operated at Director level in a £50–£100m turnover international business and understands how to scale, optimise, and lead with autonomy.

Key Responsibilities: Oversee all operational functions day to day and deliver the opportunity for growth over the 3-year plan Develop and deliver a group-wide stock holding strategy that balances working capital, growth, and customer service Lead global supply ch...