At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic manufacturing team and drive operational excellence.
- Company: Join a leading manufacturing business with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a chance to make an impact.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for continuous improvement and collaboration across teams.
- Why this job: Shape the future of production while mentoring and developing teams.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in manufacturing and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
V7 Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a leading manufacturing business in the search for a Head of Production to join their senior leadership team. This is an opportunity for a proven production leader to take ownership of a busy manufacturing operation producing a diverse range of products on-site. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring production targets are achieved, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for all production activities.
- Oversee the manufacture of multiple product lines, ensuring quality, efficiency, and delivery targets are consistently met.
- Develop and implement production plans aligned with business objectives.
- Lead, mentor, and develop production managers, supervisors, and operational teams.
- Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and optimise processes.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.
- Work closely with supply chain, engineering, quality, and commercial teams to support business growth.
- Monitor production KPIs and implement corrective actions where required.
- Manage budgets, resources, and workforce planning across the production function.
Requirements
- Experience in a senior production or manufacturing leadership role.
- Proven track record of managing complex manufacturing operations with multiple products produced on-site.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Experience implementing continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong understanding of health and safety regulations within a manufacturing environment.
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, or a related discipline is advantageous.
To apply, please submit your CV for immediate consideration. For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact the V7 Recruitment team.
Locations
Creative Production in Cheshire, Ellesmere Port employer: V7 Recruitment
Join a leading manufacturing business that prioritises operational excellence and employee development. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and a collaborative work culture, this role offers the chance to lead a dynamic team while driving innovation in production processes. Located in a thriving industrial area, employees benefit from a supportive environment that fosters growth and encourages the achievement of both personal and professional goals.
