Head of Manufacturing

2 days ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Michael Page Full time

An transformation led operational leadership role, this Head of Manufacturing position leads manufacturing operations within the aerospace and defence sector. Based in Birmingham we require a professional with a strategic mindset to drive efficiency and operational excellence.

Client Details

This leading manufacturer of safety-critical, highly regulated products is entering an exciting phase of transformation and growth. With an ambitious leadership team and an innovative, product-led strategy, the business is committed to delivering world-class manufacturing solutions to a blue-chip customer base.

Description

The Head of Manufacturing is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the COO, with full accountability for multiple value streams and all SQDCP metrics. You will lead a large team of approximately 120 employees through direct reports including production and process leaders, driving operational excellence and enabling a multi-year growth plan.

Key Responsibilities

  • Shape and lead a high-performance culture across manufacturing operations.
  • Develop and implement Continuous Improvement strategies to optimise efficiency and capacity.
  • Collaborate closely with Engineering and Quality leadership to align strategy and execution.
  • Drive best-in-class inventory management and production planning.
  • Champion world-class Health & Safety standards across all operations.

Profile

A successful Head of Manufacturing should have:

  • A dynamic, forward-thinking leader with a proven track record in manufacturing transformation.
  • Experience in highly regulated or safety-critical product environments.
  • Strong expertise in Lean principles and operational excellence.
  • Demonstrable success in driving systems, processes, and cultural change to deliver efficiency and scalability.
  • Quality-focused with the ability to lead complex processes in a compliance-driven environment.
  • Ambitious and motivated to play a key role in large-scale transformation within a senior leadership capacity.

Job Offer

  • Competitive executive-level salary
  • Car allowance or company car
  • Generous leadership benefits package
  • Opportunity to shape the future of a growing, innovative organisation

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