**Job Title:** Head of Manufacturing
**Job Description:
* Lead the production and engineering teams to ensure all orders are fulfilled to the highest quality standards.
* Develop and maintain a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team.
* Support and develop the workforce, including implementing a robust succession plan.
**Key Responsibilities:
* Align production and engineering goals, focusing on cost efficiency, innovation, and sustainability.
* Champion lean manufacturing, six sigma/5s, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
* Monitor and manage KPIs across productivity, quality, and cost.
**Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Degree-qualified or similar, with proven experience in a leadership role from a manufacturing background.
* Strong analytical and decision-making abilities, with a track record in strategy development and execution.
* Experience and expertise in lean manufacturing, six sigma, and process optimisation.
**Benefits:
* An attractive package in the range of £65,000 - £75,000.
* Annual bonus scheme.
* Enhanced pension.
* Sick pay scheme.
* Healthcare.
* Staff discount schemes.
**What You'll Need To Succeed:
As the head of manufacturing, you will have an in-depth understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering principles, and project management. You will also have strong leadership skills, with a focus on coaching and mentoring.