Head of Manufacturing in Doncaster

Head of Manufacturingc£50,000 + benefits – DoEDoncaster

Elevation Recruitment are excited to be exclusively supporting a bespoke manufacturer of leisure equipment who are looking for a proactive and experienced Head of Manufacturing to oversee their factory operations. Working across fibreglass moulding, finishing, and assembly, you’ll play a key role in ensuring products are delivered on time, to spec, and with a strong focus on continuous improvement, safety and quality.

This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to someone with a background in project based, bespoke / custom / made‑to‑order production and a solid track record of managing teams and improving processes on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities of the Head of Manufacturing include:

• Accountability for all of the Production based Operations and Supervisors, and their actions
• Ensuring all orders are delivered in time, in full, and against the expected quality standards
• Monitor production output and implement improvements to reduce waste, downtime, and reworkEnsure adherence to health & safety procedures, with a particular focus on resin handling, ventilation, PPE, and COSHH regulations
• Drive quality control throughout the process, working to maintain high product standards
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and dispatch to ensure smooth workflow and timely deliveries
• Maintain accurate production records and reporting of KPIs
• Develop and drive the rollout of a continuous improvement culture, ensuring Operators think proactively to solve problems
• Train and develop staff and drive a safety first culture

We’re looking for Heads of Manufacturing with the below skills & experience:

• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to drive performance and a positive team culture
• Solid understanding of and experience implementing lean manufacturing methodologies, with qualifications (Six Sigma) enhancing your application
• Familiarity with made-to-order, custom, bespoke manufacturing processes
• Examples of driving culture/mindset change in manufacturing facility
• Exposure to customers within the manufacturing/operations role

For more details, reach out to Jonny Powell or Emma Bartholomew directly.