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**Head of Production

2 months ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Novo Executive Search Full time
Job Description

Company Overview

Our client is a renowned print industry leader in the design and manufacture of printed materials, supplying to independent and national retailers in Britain. The business is consistently winning industry design awards across multiple categories, while also providing exceptional levels of service and support to their retailer clients.

The business is targeting further growth and expansion, and as part of their plans to enhance operations, they are bringing their production and distribution operations under one roof, while also investing millions of pounds in new equipment and technology. As part of these changes, the company is now looking to recruit a new Head of Production to help drive efficiency, cost reduction, and quality across their production function.

The Role - Head of Production

Based in their new facility in Buckinghamshire, the Head of Production is a vital position within the team and will report directly into the Operations Director. They will be responsible for a team of production operatives, as well as a team of production planners and coordinators.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Develop and implement a comprehensive production strategy aligned with the company's goals and objectives.
  2. Identify opportunities for process optimisation, automation, cost reduction, and efficiency improvements across the manufacturing function to enhance efficiency, quality, sustainability, and profitability.
  3. Lead, mentor, and develop the production team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability, setting clear performance expectations and providing regular feedback and evaluations.
  4. Drive operational performance across the business to increase efficiency and enhance profitability, while also managing subcontractors to ensure quality standards and delivery objectives are met.
  5. Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing team, ensuring effective recruitment, training, and development strategies are in place.
  6. Improve production processes, review methodologies, and reduce waste.
  7. Develop and implement quality control procedures and systems to ensure all products meet or exceed quality standards and specifications.
  8. Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial plans for the production department.

Requirements

  1. Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  2. Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a comparably sized printing business.
  3. Proven track record of successfully transforming and enhancing manufacturing functions.
  4. NEBOSH and safety qualifications would be advantageous but not essential.
  5. Comprehensive production planning expertise in a comparable manufacturing environment, preferably print.