Head Of Manufacturing

Gregory Walker Associates; Wales; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturer in South Wales is seeking a Head of Manufacturing to oversee production operations and drive efficiency across multiple product lines. You will lead a skilled team to meet ambitious growth plans, ensure high-quality standards, and prepare the site for future investments. The role offers a clear pathway to progress into a General Manager position. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing FMCG business.

Qualifications

• Ambitious leader with an engineering background.
• Strong operational discipline and hands-on leadership.
• Experience in driving performance in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations and ensure performance targets are achieved.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance to maximise uptime.
• Drive continuous improvement across processes and people.

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.