Job reference number 345015Head of ManufacturingCompetitive salary plus 5500 car allowance, full family health care, potential 18% bonus & 27.5 days holiday (plus bank holidays)Full timePermanentNationalAt Royal Mail we’ve served our communities for over 500 years, helping to lead and transform the postal delivery market on a global scale. About the Role The Head of Manufacturing is accountable for the safe, reliable and cost-effective delivery of manufacturing operations. The role sets the manufacturing strategy, translates business objectives into operational plans, and builds a high-performing organisation capable of meeting customer, quality, service, cost and sustainability commitments. Working across Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, People and Concept teams, the postholder will lead continuous improvement, strengthen operational controls and develop the capability required for future growth.Provide visible leadership for a safety-first culture, ensuring effective risk management, legal compliance, incident learning and employee wellbeing.• Operational performance: Own the manufacturing plan and deliver agreed targets for safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, waste and asset utilisation.• Manufacturing strategy: Quality and customer: Ensure products and processes consistently meet customer, regulatory and internal quality requirements; lead robust corrective and preventive action.• Embed lean manufacturing, standard work, visual management, problem-solving and data-led improvement across all operations.• set clear objectives, coach performance, strengthen succession plans and develop technical and operational capability.• Financial management: Own manufacturing budgets, forecasts and cost performance; About YouTo truly excel in this role, you will possess, and be able to evidence, the skills and experience listed below:• Degree or equivalent professional experience in engineering, manufacturing, operations management or a related discipline.• Substantial senior leadership experience in a complex manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment - both established and brownfield sites.• Practical knowledge of lean manufacturing, structured problem-solving and performance management systems.• Sound understanding of manufacturing compliance, quality systems, risk management and employee relations.• Strong financial and commercial acumen. • Clear communications with excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. About UsAt Royal Mail we connect companies, customers and communities across the country, delivering a ‘one-price-goes-anywhere’, universal postal service to more than 30 million addresses. As one of the UK’s leading companies, we are focused on being recognised as the best delivery company in the UK and across Europe.Royal Mail are proud of our diverse employee network groups and the active role they play to support belonging and encourage a positive work environment. We are firmly committed to inclusion and passionate about our people representing the communities we serve. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here:
Senior manufacture employer: Royal Mail
Royal Mail is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Leeds Mail Centre, where you can be part of a significant technological transformation in the delivery services sector. With competitive salaries exceeding £55,000, generous leave entitlements, and a commitment to employee growth through continuous improvement projects, we foster a culture of collaboration and innovation. Join us to not only advance your career but also contribute to a company that values diversity and inclusion, ensuring every voice is heard and respected.
