Head of Manufacturing

Head of Manufacturing

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Michael Page Engineering & Manufacturing

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in manufacturing, engineering, and distribution to drive success.
  • Company: Growing manufacturer in the Sheffield area, specialising in bespoke products.
  • Benefits: Opportunity for career growth and development in a pivotal leadership role.
  • Other info: Join a collaborative environment focused on quality and timely delivery.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by improving processes and leading a talented team.
  • Qualifications: Strong leadership skills and experience with ERP systems preferred.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 Β£ per year.

This position is a pivotal role to the company and as such they are looking for someone with good people leadership capabilities, experience of managing via ERP systems and ideally some knowledge of the continuous manufacturing/production processes.

My client is a growing manufacturer based in the wider Sheffield area. They specialise in a bespoke product range with a short turn-around from order to installation, and they are now looking for a Head of Manufacturing to take them from strength to strength. With a continuous production line, creating bespoke products; quality and on time in full delivery are the key metrics for this business. This appointment will be pivotal in developing and enabling their continued growth, so the ability to think outside the box, and not being afraid to roll your sleeves up are key characteristics that will play an important part in this role.

Responsibilities include:

  • Head up a team of c.60 people across manufacturing, engineering, distribution and installation
  • Recruit, train, coach and develop this team to perform to the best of their abilities
  • Help install a new ERP system to improve business capability
  • Develop and monitor a suite of KPIs to enable business success
  • Review manufacturing procedures to drive efficiencies, costs, quality and delivery
Michael Page Engineering & Manufacturing

Contact Details:

Michael Page Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Head of Manufacturing

People Leadership
ERP Systems Management
Continuous Manufacturing Knowledge
Team Recruitment and Development
Coaching and Training
KPI Development and Monitoring
Manufacturing Procedure Review