Manufacturing Director - Kent

Page Executive; England; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job description

• Excellent Manufacturing Director role
• Opportunity to develop into Managing Director role

About Our Client

Due to continued investment, growth, and expansion, an opportunity has become available for a Manufacturing Director to oversee all manufacturing operations to ensure efficient production, quality control, and cost-effective processes to keep the company at the forefront of their industry.

This role will drive manufacturing excellence through inspiring teams and building a culture of quality, innovation, and continuous improvement across the Engineering and Manufacturing departments.

The role would suit an ambitious Operations / Manufacturing leader who wants to join a fast growth niche manufacturing company where, upon success, there is a clear opportunity to develop into the Managing Director role.

You will be joining a stable, well-invested, and growing company with a Managing Director who will offer excellent mentoring and support to help develop your career.

Job Description

1. Lead, mentor, and develop the production, production engineering, and quality teams (circa 60 employees). You will also have responsibility for the health and safety function.
2. Continue to develop the operational strategy and approach to optimize operational efficiency/effectiveness and ensure compliance/certification within a safety-critical industry.
3. Drive a culture of customer experience and continuous improvement across all areas of responsibility.
4. Ensure development opportunities for the teams through qualifications, skills development, and mentoring, providing guidance and an environment in which they can thrive and achieve their potential.
5. Optimize efficiencies through cutting-edge factory layout to maximize operational productivity performance.
6. Be a key member of the leadership team encouraging a culture of continuous improvement throughout the business.

The Successful Applicant

1. Engineering degree/equivalent qualification.
2. A wealth of experience in manufacturing operations and leading successful teams.
3. Leading abilities to inspire teams to achieve through mentoring, coaching, and support.
4. Experience in implementing and driving through a culture of lean processing to optimize manufacturing processes.
5. Project delivery experience optimizing manufacturing processes through factory automation.
6. Working in a high precision industry where compliance and certifications are essential.
7. Knowledge of Safe Management of Manufacturing Operations (Safe Systems of Work).
8. Located within commuting distance of Head Office in Kent or ability to relocate.

What's on Offer

You will receive a competitive salary along with broader benefits from the business.