Head of production

A leadership role with a clear pathway to Operations Director.

Are you an ambitious manufacturing leader looking for more than just another production management role, one where you can directly influence the future success of the company?

Our client is a fast-growing premium drinks manufacturer that has built an outstanding reputation within the industry, partnering with a portfolio of exciting premium brands and developing a loyal customer base. Following a period of sustained growth, they are now seeking a Head of Production to join their senior leadership team.

This is a rare opportunity to work directly alongside the business owners, take ownership of a growing operation and play a key role in the next stage of the company's journey.

The Opportunity

As Head of Production, you will lead all production operations across the manufacturing facility, driving performance, developing people and creating the operational foundations required to support continued growth.

This is a highly visible role where you will have genuine autonomy and influence. For the right individual, there is a clear progression pathway towards Operations Director and potentially broader executive leadership responsibilities as the business continues to expand.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading all day-to-day production operations.
• Developing and inspiring the production team.
• Driving productivity, efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Improving throughput, reducing waste and enhancing operational performance.
• Supporting production planning to ensure excellent customer delivery.
• Building leadership capability across supervisors and team leaders.
• Ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance and health & safety.
• Helping shape the future operational strategy of the business.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in speaking with ambitious established operational leaders who combine strong manufacturing expertise with energy, drive and a genuine passion for leading people.

Ideally you will have experience within the food, beverage, FMCG, bottling, packaging or process manufacturing environments.

You’ll bring:

• Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
• A track record of improving operational performance
• Strong people leadership and coaching skills
• High levels of energy, resilience and motivation
• The ambition to grow alongside a successful business

Why Join?

• Be part of an exciting growth story
• Work directly with the owners and senior leadership team
• Significant autonomy and influence
• Opportunity to shape the future of the operation
• Clear progression to Operations Director

If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact and build your career as the business grows, we'd love to hear from you.