Location: Reading
Salary: £80k to £90k
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
About The Company:
Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturing business supplying high-quality products to customers across the UK and international markets. The company operates a complex assembly and production environment, delivering innovative products through efficient manufacturing processes and a strong customer-focused approach.
Operating within a fast-paced and commercially driven environment, the company prides itself on quality, reliability and operational excellence. The leadership team is now seeking an experienced Head of Production to lead manufacturing operations and drive performance across the production function
Head of Production – The Role:
This is a key leadership role within a large manufacturing operation. The Head of Production will take responsibility for leading all production and assembly activities, ensuring operational efficiency, product quality and on-time delivery across the manufacturing facility.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in developing production strategy, improving manufacturing processes and building a high-performing production team capable of supporting ongoing business growth.
Head of Production – Key Responsibilities:
-Lead all manufacturing and assembly operations to ensure productivity, efficiency and quality targets are achieved
-Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production processes, workflow and operational performance
-Introduce and monitor production KPIs, reporting and performance metrics
-Identify opportunities for automation, process improvements and operational efficiencies
-Manage production budgets, operational costs and manufacturing performance
Head of Production – You:
-Proven experience leading Production within a manufacturing and assembly environment
-Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production planning and continuous improvement methodologies
-Experience managing large-scale production teams within a fast-paced manufacturing setting
-Demonstrated ability to improve productivity, efficiency and operational performance
-Comfortable operating within a growing and evolving business environment
-Experience implementing KPIs, lean manufacturing and performance improvement initiatives
Head of Production – Benefits:
-Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing manufacturing business
-High level of autonomy and influence within the leadership team
-Competitive salary package
-Long-term career progression opportunities within the business
To submit your CV for this exciting Head of Production opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now
Salary description
£80000.00 - £90000.00 per year