Head Of Manufacturing
Milton Keynes
About the Role
Join a business leading the development of powerful, compact electric powertrains.
Supporting road, track, marine, aerospace, and off-highway sectors.
Delivering high-performance motors and inverters, designed and built in-house.
Role Overview
Lead Production and Manufacturing Engineering within Operations.
Drive efficient, high-quality, on-time manufacturing delivery.
Manage and develop a team of leaders and technical specialists.
Collaborate across engineering, programmes, finance, and commercial teams.
Support DFM, cost modelling, and scalable production growth.
Embed best-in-class processes and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead & Shape Manufacturing
* Take ownership of manufacturing performance, capability, and growth
* Influence strategy and play a key role in shaping the future of production
* Introduce best-in-class assembly and production methods
Drive Innovation & Improvement
* Champion continuous improvement across processes, cost, and efficiency
* Lead DFM and collaborate closely with Engineering to optimise designs for production
* Introduce new technologies and smarter ways of working
Commercial Impact
* Support project costing and help win new business through competitive manufacturing solutions
* Contribute to make vs. buy decisions and overall production strategy
Quality & Performance
* Ensure high standards of quality, traceability, and compliance
* Use data and KPIs to drive performance and deliver measurable improvements
Inspire & Develop Teams
* Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing manufacturing team
* Build capability, support development, and create a positive team culture
* Manage workload, priorities, and performance effectively
Operational Excellence
* Oversee production planning, MRP systems, and workflow efficiency
* Ensure on-time delivery and consistent, high-quality output
* Continuously improve reliability and manufacturing performance
Health, Safety & Environment
* Promote a strong safety-first culture across all operations
* Ensure compliance and proactive risk management
What Youll Bring
* A passion for manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement
* Strong leadership with the ability to influence and inspire teams
* A hands-on, solutions-focused mindset with commercial awareness
If this looks like a role that could be of interest then please get in touch.
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