At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and optimise manufacturing operations for a clean energy company.
- Company: Join a rapidly growing organisation in the clean energy sector.
- Benefits: Influence manufacturing strategy and enjoy career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
- Why this job: Shape the future of manufacturing in a pivotal leadership role.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in senior manufacturing leadership and operational improvements.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Piper Maddox is working exclusively with a leading organisation in the clean energy sector to appoint a Head of Manufacturing to drive the next phase of their industrial growth. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for building, scaling, and optimising manufacturing operations to support rapid commercial expansion. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping operational strategy, strengthening production capabilities, and embedding a high-performance manufacturing culture across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production delivery.
- Develop and execute manufacturing strategy aligned with broader business growth objectives.
- Drive operational excellence initiatives, including lean manufacturing and continuous improvement programmes.
- Build, lead, and develop high-performing production and engineering teams.
- Own capacity planning, throughput optimisation, and scalability across manufacturing sites.
- Work closely with engineering, supply chain, and commercial teams to ensure seamless delivery from design to production.
- Implement robust HSE standards and ensure full compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
- Identify and deploy new technologies, automation, and process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce cost.
- Support the scaling of manufacturing infrastructure in line with international growth plans.
Key Requirements
- Proven experience in a senior manufacturing leadership role within a complex industrial or high-growth environment.
- Strong track record of scaling manufacturing operations and delivering operational improvements.
- Deep understanding of production systems, process optimisation, and industrial engineering principles.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work cross-functionally at senior level.
- Commercial awareness and ability to align manufacturing strategy with wider business objectives.
- Experience in clean energy, advanced manufacturing, or similarly technical sectors is highly desirable.
Why This Role
This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly scaling organisation at a critical stage of its growth journey, with significant influence over how manufacturing capability is built and shaped for the future.
Head of Manefacturing in Garching employer: Piper Maddox
As a Senior Design Engineer at our company, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to pioneering renewable energy solutions. We offer a collaborative work culture that fosters innovation and professional growth, alongside competitive benefits and opportunities for career advancement in a rapidly evolving industry. Located in a vibrant area, our workplace not only prioritises sustainability but also provides a supportive environment where your contributions truly make a difference.
