Head of Production – EV / Automotive - Oxfordshire
Location: Oxfordshire (Onsite – 5 Days Per Week)
Salary: Up to £90,000 DOE
Sector: EV / Automotive
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
About the Company
Our client is an innovative engineering and manufacturing business operating at the forefront of the high-performance automotive sector.
Combining world-class engineering, advanced electrification technologies and exceptional craftsmanship, the company develops and manufactures bespoke vehicles for customers across the UK and internationally.
With growing demand and an expanding product portfolio, the business is investing heavily in its production capability and is now seeking a Head of Production to lead manufacturing operations from its Oxfordshire facility.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing organisation where you will play a key role in scaling production, developing teams and helping shape the future of an industry-leading automotive business.
The Role
The Head of Production will take ownership of the entire production function, leading workshop operations, production planning, build quality and delivery performance.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a strong understanding of vehicle manufacturing, low-volume production environments and operational excellence.
You will lead a skilled multidisciplinary production team while working closely with engineering, procurement and programme management functions to ensure vehicles are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest possible standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the overall production function, ensuring vehicles are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
* Manage and develop a multidisciplinary workshop team, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
* Plan and oversee production schedules, workshop capacity, resource allocation and build priorities.
* Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) and support production readiness across multiple vehicle programmes.
* Work closely with engineering teams to support prototype builds, design changes, technical handovers and manufacturing feedback.
* Ensure parts availability through effective collaboration with procurement and supply chain teams.
* Maintain high standards of quality control, health & safety and workshop operations.
* Monitor production KPIs and implement improvements to drive efficiency, productivity and delivery performance.
* Manage production budgets, inventory, tooling and equipment requirements.
* Support the scaling of manufacturing capability, processes and team structure as the business continues to grow.
* Drive a culture focused on quality, craftsmanship and operational excellence.
Candidate Requirements
Essential
* Proven experience as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or Head of Production within the automotive sector.
* Strong understanding of vehicle build processes and manufacturing operations.
* Experience within low-volume, high-value or bespoke automotive manufacturing environments.
* Demonstrable leadership experience managing workshop, production or manufacturing teams.
* Strong project or programme management capability.
* Experience managing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and supporting production planning activities.
* Excellent organisational, planning and communication skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment.
Desirable
* EV, electrification or high-performance vehicle experience.
* Experience scaling manufacturing operations.
* Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
* Exposure to prototype, pre-production or low-volume vehicle programmes.
* Experience working closely with engineering and product development teams.
Package
* Salary up to £90,000 DOE
* Opportunity to join a rapidly growing automotive technology business
* Work on cutting-edge vehicle programmes
* Significant scope for progression and long-term career development
* Collaborative and highly skilled engineering environment
If this is of interest, please apply directly via LinkedIn or email george.taylor@everec.co.uk.