Head of Manufacturing

Gregory Walker; Wales; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer in South Wales is seeking an ambitious Head of Manufacturing to oversee production operations. You'll drive output, efficiency, and quality while leading a skilled team through an exciting period of expansion. This role provides a pathway to progress into General Manager. If you have strong operational discipline and experience in manufacturing, apply now to lead our transformation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within manufacturing.
• Strong background in engineering or related field.
• Ability to drive performance targets in safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all production operations on site.
• Ensure performance targets are achieved across safety, quality, and productivity.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance to maximise uptime and plant reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement across processes and people.
• Develop and motivate production teams.
• Prepare the site for future investment and automation.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing

Operational discipline

Continuous improvement

Team motivation

Job description

Are you an ambitious leader with an engineering background, ready to take full ownership of manufacturing performance and shape the future of a growing FMCG business?

We’re working with a well-established manufacturer in South Wales that’s embarking on an exciting period of expansion, increasing capacity, modernising operations, and building the leadership team for the future. As Head of Manufacturing, you’ll be at the forefront of that journey.

As Head of Manufacturing, you’ll oversee all production operations on site, driving output, efficiency, and quality across multiple product lines. Working closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Technical, you’ll lead a skilled team to deliver on ambitious growth plans and ensure the site is ready for its next phase of investment.

You’ll combine strong operational discipline with hands‑on leadership, embedding a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. This Head of Manufacturing role will also provide a clear, structured pathway to progress into a General Manager position in the near future.

• Lead day‑to‑day manufacturing operations, ensuring performance targets are achieved across safety, quality, and productivity.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance to maximise uptime and plant reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement across processes and people to support rapid capacity growth.
• Develop and motivate production teams to deliver world‑class manufacturing standards.
• Partner with senior leadership to prepare the site for future investment and automation.
• Act as a visible, inspiring leader who can bridge the gap between operations and the board.