Head of Manufacturing
hace 15 días
Aylesbury
We're looking for an experienced, people-focused Head of Manufacturing to lead our manufacturing operation and a production team of approximately 100 people. Operating within a fast-paced, high-variety, made-to-order environment, you'll be responsible for delivering customer demand while driving performance across safety, quality, productivity, efficiency and people development. This isn't a role to lead from behind a desk. We're looking for someone with a strong presence on the factory floor, working closely with our Shift Manager and Team Leaders to drive performance, tackle issues at source and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. You'll focus on increasing output and efficiency, reducing reliance on overtime, tackling waste and scrap, improving workplace standards and developing a strong manufacturing leadership team. • Drive daily and hour-by-hour production performance, ensuring resources are aligned to customer demand., • Improve productivity, throughput and labour utilisation through better processes and working practices., • Reduce overtime dependency through effective workforce planning and increased productivity., • Identify and tackle the root causes of waste, scrap, quality and recurring operational issues., • Lead continuous improvement activity including 5S, Kaizen and structured problem solving., • Work collaboratively with Planning, Customer Service, Quality and Operations to improve overall performance and OTIF., • Lead, coach and develop the Shift Manager and Team Leaders, creating a strong and accountable frontline leadership team., • Set clear expectations and manage performance, attendance and conduct consistently and fairly., • Take ownership of Production recruitment, training and workforce development., • Champion excellent housekeeping, workplace organisation and safe working practices., • At least five years' management experience within a high-variety, made-to-order manufacturing environment., • Experience leading sizeable production teams through Shift Managers, Team Leaders or similar., • A strong track record of improving output, productivity and operational efficiency., • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to set high standards, hold people accountable and build engagement., • Excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving skills., • Experience of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen and continuous improvement., • The resilience and adaptability to operate effectively within a fast-moving manufacturing environment. A Six Sigma qualification would be advantageous, although practical experience of delivering measurable continuous improvement is equally important. • Health & Wellbeing - Medicash healthcare plan, 24/7 virtual GP, confidential wellbeing support and gym discounts., • Family & Financial - Subsidised healthcare, Scottish Widows pension, life assurance and enhanced family-friendly benefits., • Time & Recognition - 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays, Christmas shutdown and long-service recognition., • Everyday Extras - Cycle to Work scheme, retail discounts, company social events and selected Wycombe Wanderers tickets. #J-18808-Ljbffr