Head of Production - Manufacturing

Head of Production - Manufacturing

The Opportunity

This is a business-critical Production Management role running the day-to-day production within a growing, manufacturing operation, offering full ownership of end-to-end production

As Head of Production, you will lead the performance and efficiency of manufacturing across all manufacturing processes in a vertically integrated organisation While This role is primarily day-to-day production management, you will also play a key role in driving operational excellence, scaling capacity, and supporting the company’s growth ambitions.

You will be a senior member of the Operations team, with significant influence over performance, culture, and continuous improvement across the operation.

Scope & Scale

Manufacturing responsibility Leadership of Production Managers, Supervisors, and large shift-based teams Ownership of production budgets including labour, materials, and efficiency End-to-end production accountability

Key Responsibilities

Operational & Strategic Leadership Lead all manufacturing operations to achieve output, cost, quality, and service targets Drive capacity optimisation, labour planning, and operational efficiency across sites Ensure manufacturing processes are robust, scalable, and fit for growth Health, Safety & Quality

Build and maintain a high-performing safety-first culture Ensure full compliance with HSE legislation, internal policies, and industry standards Drive improvements in right-first-time, defect reduction, and customer quality outcomes Continuous Improvement & Transformation

Be part of the Lean manufacturing and CI team to improve operational efficiencies. Improve key metrics such as OEE, yield, and right-first-time performance Leadership & Culture

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing production leadership team Build capability, accountability, and engagement across the workforce Foster a strong, inclusive, performance-driven culture aligned to business values Work effectively within a unionised environment Cross-Functional Leadership

Partner closely with Supply Chain, Planning, Engineering, Maintenance, and Logistics to ensure end-to-end operational delivery Performance & Governance

Own and report on key KPIs including output, efficiency, cost, scrap, safety, and labour performance Ensure strong governance, reporting accuracy, and operational discipline What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a proven senior manufacturing leader who can combine hands-on operational expertise with strategic thinking.

Experience

Significant leadership experience within manufacturing or production environments Track record of managing large, shift-based operations Demonstrated success in driving operational improvement and cultural change Experience within unionised environments is highly desirable Technical Capability

Strong understanding of production planning, capacity management, and labour optimisation Experience using KPIs, ERP/MRP systems, and performance reporting tools Background in building products, windows/doors, or similar manufacturing advantageous Leadership Profile

Visible, credible leader with the ability to operate mainly at day to day at operational levels and supporting strategic developments as required. Results-driven, with a focus on performance, accountability, and continuous improvement Why This Role?

Full operational ownership across a complex manufacturing environment High-impact role with strong visibility and influence within the business Clear pathway for progression into broader operational leadership roles Package Competitive base salary Performance-related bonus Car allowance Additional benefits package Location & Flexibility

Site-based role Flexibility required to support operational demands and shift-based environments Our Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its Policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through the Company’s value of “Succeed Together” we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the ‘best person for the job’ regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees