At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-tech manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement.
- Company: World-leading manufacturer in advanced scientific and semiconductor processing equipment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team at a pivotal stage of growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of production in a rapidly growing industry.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in manufacturing and a passion for operational excellence.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 80000 £ per year.
BMR Solutions are recruiting for an exceptional Head of Production on behalf of a world-leading manufacturer of advanced scientific and semiconductor processing equipment. This is a permanent, full-time position based entirely on-site in Bristol, offering a salary of £65,000-£80,000 per annum, with some flexibility for an outstanding candidate. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-technology manufacturing operation at a pivotal stage of growth.
As the business expands its High Volume Manufacturing capability to support the rapidly growing compound semiconductor market, you will play a key role in shaping the future of production operations. Reporting into the Operations leadership team, you will be responsible for leading Production, Stores and Dispatch while driving Operational Excellence, continuous improvement and manufacturing performance across the business.
The Role
As Head of Production, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across manufacturing, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality delivery whilst developing a culture focused on accountability, engagement and continuous improvement. You will lead the transformation of manufacturing operations, improving production flow, developing leadership capability and supporting the scale-up of manufacturing capacity to meet increasing customer demand.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Production, Stores and Dispatch operations to deliver world-class manufacturing performance.
- Deliver Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People (SQCDP) objectives.
- Develop and coach manufacturing leaders, creating high-performing teams.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across production.
- Improve manufacturing efficiency through waste reduction, process optimisation and standardisation.
- Manage production planning and execution to achieve delivery commitments.
- Reduce costs through improvements in labour efficiency, rework, scrap, overtime and WIP.
- Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering and Supply Chain teams.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and successful transition into full production.
Head of Production employer: BMR Solutions Ltd
BMR Solutions is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Bristol where innovation meets opportunity. As a leader in advanced scientific and semiconductor processing equipment, we prioritise employee growth through continuous improvement initiatives and leadership development, ensuring that our team thrives in a culture of accountability and engagement. With competitive salaries and excellent benefits, joining us as Head of Production means being at the forefront of a pivotal growth phase in a high-technology manufacturing operation.
