At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and innovate in manufacturing, driving operational excellence and strategic direction.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company focused on quality and customer satisfaction.
- Benefits: Enjoy 32 days annual leave, wellbeing days, enhanced pension, and staff discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of manufacturing while making a real impact on business growth.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in large-scale manufacturing with expertise in Lean methodologies.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are seeking an exceptional Head of Manufacturing to provide strategic leadership and operational excellence across our full manufacturing footprint, including core production and upholstery operations. Reporting into the Operations Director - Beds, you will play a pivotal role in building capability, strengthening operational discipline, and embedding Lean Manufacturing principles across the organisation. This is an opportunity to influence the future of our manufacturing operations and contribute directly to business growth and customer satisfaction.
Location – Beeston, Leeds. LS11 5SB
Hours – Monday – Friday. 39 hours
This is a senior, high‑impact role responsible for shaping the long‑term manufacturing strategy, driving transformational improvement, and ensuring our teams deliver safe, efficient, and world‑class performance.
Key Responsibilities- Provide strategic direction for the entire manufacturing function, setting long‑term plans and operational standards.
- Lead and develop senior and middle‑management teams, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee end‑to‑end manufacturing performance across production, upholstery, and support functions.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing deployment, embedding CI behaviours and structured problem‑solving across all teams.
- Ensure robust production planning, capacity management, and workflow optimisation to support business demand.
- Champion safety, quality, and compliance, ensuring all operations meet regulatory and internal standards.
- Own the manufacturing budget, delivering cost improvements through waste reduction, process optimisation, and strategic investment.
- Proven success leading large, multi‑disciplinary manufacturing operations at a senior level.
- Experience managing both high‑volume production and understanding of manufacturing systems, Lean methodologies, and operational excellence frameworks.
- Ability to design and deliver long‑term CI and Lean roadmaps.
- Skilled in setting strategic direction, building capability, and leading senior managers through change.
- Experience developing leadership pipelines and shaping high‑performance cultures.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to influence at director level.
- Confident presenting operational performance, risks, and strategic recommendations.
- Strong ability to interpret complex data, identify systemic issues, and drive long‑term solutions.
- Experience managing large budgets and supporting capital investment planning.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing technologies, digital systems, and performance‑tracking tools.
- Ability to evaluate and implement new systems and automation to enhance capability.
- 32 days annual leave - Inclusive of bank holidays
- Additional Wellbeing Day – A Day dedicated to you.
- Enhanced Pension scheme
- Staff Discounts across the Harrison Spinks group
Head of Manufacturing employer: Harrison Sprinks
Join a forward-thinking company in Beeston, Leeds, where as the Head of Manufacturing, you will lead a dynamic team dedicated to operational excellence and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we offer 32 days of annual leave plus an additional Wellbeing Day, alongside an enhanced pension scheme and staff discounts. Our collaborative work culture fosters professional growth and innovation, making it an ideal environment for those looking to make a significant impact in the manufacturing sector.
