Job Description
Head of Manufacturing
High Growth, High Volume Operation | Multi-Site Leadership
Ready to take the lead in a fast paced, high volume manufacturing environment where your decisions shape performance, culture, and long-term success?
We’re searching for a Head of Manufacturing who thrives in complex operational settings and knows how to bring the best out of large teams. This is your opportunity to step into a pivotal role within a dynamic organisation that values pace, precision, and continuous improvement.
What you will be doing:
* Leading a sizeable and dedicated operational workforce (150+ people)
* End-to-end manufacturing performance, productivity, and process excellence.
* A culture built on empowerment, accountability, and collaboration.
* High volume day to day operations that demand clarity, structure, and strong leadership
What we're looking for:
Industry background isn’t important - your leadership is. We’re looking for someone who has:
* Proven success managing large operational teams in fast-moving environments
* A naturally engaging leadership style - clear communicator, inspiring coach, visible presence on the ground
* Strong track record and credibility in deplyoing lean, continuous improvement and process optimisation.
* A passion for building high-performing teams and improving ways of working.
* The confidence to challenge, the curiosity to innovate, and the drive to deliver.
Why Join Us?
This is a rare chance to shape a manufacturing operation with full backing from the senior team. You’ll have the scope to influence, improve, and elevate performance — with the autonomy to build something exceptional and the support to make it happen.
If you’re a hands-on, people-focused leader who knows how to navigate complexity and inspire at scale, we’d love to hear from you.
Keywords: Head of Manufacturing, Head of Production, Head of Manufacturing Operations