Managing Director - USA

Job Description

🚀 We’re hiring a Managing Director USA!

Poppies Bakeries / Delizza is looking for a strategic and inspiring leader to drive the sustainable and profitable growth of our US business — a $80M organization based in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

As Managing Director USA , you will :

• Lead our professional US team across Operations, Commercial, Finance, Supply Chain & HR
• Drive revenue growth together with the Commercial Director, keeping a close eye on margins and commercial costs (advertising, listing fees, promotions, etc.)
• Optimize cost efficiency with the Operations Director by focusing on KPIs like productivity, waste, and overweight
• Safeguard financial health in collaboration with the Finance Manager
• Set and present annual budgets with your leadership team for approval by Poppies Bakeries
• Steer investment plans and ensure cost-effective execution
• Strengthen our people & culture together with HR, through clear objectives, performance management, and growth conversations
• Build strong partnerships with local authorities and institutions
• Shape and execute the long-term vision for our US operations, including make / buy strategies, innovation, and development initiatives

You will report directly to the CEO of Poppies Bakeries and play a pivotal role in our international growth journey.

📍 Location : Rocky Mount, North Carolina

🌎 Impact : Leading the US operations of a global bakery group