Job Description
We are seeking to recruit a strategic and operational Group Head of Manufacturing who provides leadership across sites and teams to deliver safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets. This role plays a pivotal part in Danesmoor’s transformation journey—developing people, processes, and technology to reach world-class manufacturing standards while building a strong, aligned culture across the business units.
Responsibilities
* Lead and develop all manufacturing sites across the group.
* Promote and maintain Health & Safety standards/policies in all functions.
* Oversee budgets, resources, and planning across manufacturing and engineering.
* Use data and KPIs to optimise production performance, ensuring we meet demand with on time, quality products.
* Lead, mentor and develop site leadership teams through coaching and performance management, creating future-ready teams.
* Provide clear direction, accountability and feedback to support team development.
* Lead positive culture change, embody and embed our core values.
* Represent Manufacturing at Group level, providing insight and influence on business-critical decisions
* Drive the prioritisation and resourcing of strategic business initiatives
* Work with senior leadership to define and deliver long-term value across operations, customer experience, and profitability
Essential Requirements:
* Proven success in leading large operational teams across multiple sites
* Change and transformation leadership
* Strategic communication and presentation skills
* Project management with a track record of delivering measurable improvements
* Budget and cost management expertise
* Energy, resilience, and proactive decision-making
* Comfortable using Microsoft Office and quick to adopt new technology
* Confident and self-assured
* Constructive challenger and skilled facilitator
* Inspires and engages at all levels
* Curious, perceptive, and committed to continuous learning
* Acts as a coach and mentor across the organisation
* Emotionally intelligent and people-focused leader
Desirable but not essential
* Relevant Degree in Operations, Engineering, or Business
* Multi-site manufacturing leadership experience
* Background in KBB industry
* Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Higher, or equivalent Lean Qualification.
* SAP ERP system experience
What we offer
* Competitive package dependant on skills, qualifications and experience