Head of Manufacturing
hace 28 días
Wallasey
Head of Manufacturing | Wallasey | Up to £80,000 + Performance-Related Bonus Lead Manufacturing Excellence. Drive Performance. Shape the Future. Hydrokem are looking for an ambitious and experienced Head of Manufacturing to lead our manufacturing operations and play a key role in the continued success and growth of our business. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a senior leadership position with full responsibility for operational performance across our busy manufacturing site. You'll have the opportunity to influence business strategy, drive cultural transformation, improve productivity, and lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment. This role is ideally suited to a hands-on operational leader with a strong engineering background, a passion for continuous improvement, and a proven track record of delivering measurable results through people, processes, and performance. Please note: Previous applicants need not apply. What You'll Be Doing As Head of Manufacturing, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of the plant while driving a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities of the Head of Manufacturing • Lead, manage, and continuously improve all manufacturing operations across the site., • Drive productivity, quality, efficiency, and service levels in line with business objectives and KPIs., • Embed Lean Six Sigma principles and foster a culture of continuous improvement throughout the business., • Lead, coach, and develop a diverse workforce, including both permanent employees and agency staff., • Work closely with Engineering, Technical, Quality, and Finance teams to optimise operational performance., • Champion employee engagement initiatives and drive positive cultural change., • Manage operational budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure effective resource utilisation., • Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards., • Lead performance management processes, including annual reviews, capability management, disciplinary, and grievance matters., • Support and deliver major engineering and capital improvement projects., • Manage competing operational priorities while maximising plant and equipment utilisation., • Build strong working relationships across all levels of the business and naturally engage with employees to support a positive workplace culture. Skills & Experience Required • A minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior manufacturing or operations leadership role., • A strong engineering background (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering)., • Proven success in driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency programmes., • Extensive people management experience, including coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams., • Demonstrable experience implementing positive culture change and employee engagement initiatives., • Lean Six Sigma expertise with a strong track record of delivering measurable improvements., • Experience managing both permanent and temporary/agency workforces., • Strong commercial awareness and experience managing operational budgets., • Previous experience as part of a Senior Leadership Team., • Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills., • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving manufacturing environment., • Experience within the chemical manufacturing sector would be advantageous, although not essential. Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and forward-thinking manufacturing business where you'll have genuine influence and autonomy to make a lasting impact. You'll be joining a supportive leadership team committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and investing in its people. Benefits • Competitive salary of up to £80,000, • Performance-related bonus, • 25 days annual leave plus 1 gifted company day, • Option to purchase up to 3 additional days' holiday, • Christmas factory shutdown, • Company pension scheme, • Accident insurance, • Simply Health and Unum Help@Hand, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Professional development and training opportunities, • Free on-site parking, • Hydrokem Social Day Ready for Your Next Challenge? This is an outstanding opportunity to join a successful and growing manufacturing business in a key leadership role. If you have the experience, drive, and vision to lead operational performance and deliver lasting change, submit your application today for immediate consideration.