Director of Manufacturing

Vectis Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vectis Recruitment is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Leader in the United Kingdom to develop a world-class manufacturing strategy for long-term growth and sustainability. You will drive operational excellence, lean initiatives and monitor KPIs to boost productivity and optimize costs.

The role requires significant senior-level experience in a complex, regulated manufacturing environment, with strong leadership and change management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level experience in a complex and highly regulated manufacturing operation.
• Proven success in improving productivity, profitability and operational performance.
• Strong leadership, people management and change management capabilities.
• Solid understanding of lean manufacturing, process optimisation and performance management.
• Excellent commercial, financial and strategic decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a world class comprehensive manufacturing strategy to ensure long-term growth and sustainability.
• Drive operational excellence, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Improve productivity, efficiency, cost control and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational performance.
• Identify and initiate ways to reduce waste, streamline operations and apply lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Oversee staffing levels to balance productivity and cost efficiency.
• Provide Design for Manufacturing input during new product development.
• Manage the manufacturing budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources.
• Lead, motivate and developing a high-performing management team.
• Optimise capacity, resources, processes and supply chain performance.
• Manage operational budgets, capital investment and performance against key KPIs.

Skills

Strategic manufacturing leadership

Lean manufacturing

Operational excellence

KPIs & performance tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

The Role

• Develop a world class comprehensive manufacturing strategy to ensure long-term growth and sustainability.


• Drive operational excellence, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Improve productivity, efficiency, cost control and overall equipment effectiveness.


• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational performance.


• Identify and initiate ways to reduce waste, streamline operations and apply lean manufacturing methodologies.


• Oversee staffing levels to balance productivity and cost efficiency.


• Provide Design for Manufacturing input during new product development.


• Manage the manufacturing budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources.


• Lead, motivate and developing a high-performing management team.


• Optimise capacity, resources, processes and supply chain performance.


• Manage operational budgets, capital investment and performance against key KPIs.

The Person

• Significant senior-level experience in a complex and highly regulated manufacturing operation.


• Proven success in improving productivity, profitability and operational performance.


• Strong leadership, people management and change management capabilities.


• A solid understanding of lean manufacturing, process optimisation and performance management.


• Excellent commercial, financial and strategic decision-making skills.


• The ability to inspire teams, influence stakeholders and deliver measurable results.


• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations or a related field (preferred)