Head of Manufacturing Operations

Sheffield Permanent £75,000 - £95,000 per year View Job Description
This Head of Manufacturing position is a pivotal role to the company and as such they are looking for someone with good people leadership capabilities, experience of managing via ERP systems and ideally some knowledge of the continuous manufacturing/production processes.
  • Head of Manufacturing position at a fast-paced, bespoke manufacturing business
  • Opportunity to join a fantastic business on a huge growth trajectory

About Our Client

My client is a growing manufacturer based in the wider Sheffield area. They specialise in a bespoke product range with a short turn-around from order to installation, and they are now looking for a Head of Manufacturing to take them from strength to strength. With a continuous production line, creating bespoke products; quality and on time in full delivery are the key metrics for this business. This appointment will be pivotal in developing and enabling their continued growth, so the ability to think outside the box, and not being afraid to roll your sleeves up are key characteristics that will play an important part in this role

Job Description

  • Head up a team of c.60 people across manufacturing, engineering, distribution and installation
  • Recruit, train, coach and develop this team to perform to the best of their abilities
  • Help install a new ERP system to improve business capability
  • Develop and monitor a suite of KPIs to enable business success
  • Review manufacturing procedures to drive efficiencies, costs, quality and delivery

The Successful Applicant

The successful Head of Manufacturing will have:

  • Proven experience in a similar role
  • Ideally exposure to joinery, cabinet or furniture manufacturing within a continuous/bespoke production process
  • A data-driven mindset
  • Knowledge of working with ERP or MRP systems
  • An innovative and customer focussed approach
  • Strong people leadership skills at all levels within a business

What's on Offer

· Salary of £75-95k, depending on experience

· Competitive wider benefits package

· Chance to grow as the company expandsIf you are a passionate leader with a background in production and leadership then please do apply.

Contact
Lauren Wise
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6848603
Phone number
+44 114 270 3754

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Operations Management
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Sheffield
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lauren Wise
Consultant phone
+44 114 270 3754
Job reference
JN-102025-6848603