Head of Manufacturing Operations

The RFT Group; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The RFT Group seeks a Head of Manufacturing Operations to drive strategic and operational direction for the site’s manufacturing and supply chain. This role leads production operations and ensures robust, scalable, and compliant cGMP processes across current and future product portfolios within a global matrix structure.

International travel may be required on an intermittent basis, and a degree in Science or Engineering along with 15+ years in manufacturing, including 9+ years in leadership, is

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Engineering or similar technical discipline.
• 15+ years' experience in manufacturing operations.
• 9+ years in leadership roles.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or similar preferred.
• Regulatory and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational direction for site manufacturing and supply.
• Deliver robust, scalable, and compliant cGMP manufacturing to support current and future product portfolios.

Skills

Operational leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Financial acumen

Regulatory readiness

Education

Degree in Science/Engineering

Job description

Our client now seeks a Head of Manufacturing Operations to lead strategic and operational direction, including supply and manufacturing capabilities across their site.

This hire will be responsible for production manufacturing operations and successfully managing the delivery of robust, scalable, and compliant manufacturing (cGMP) that support current and future product portfolios, while operating as part of a global team in a matrix structured environment.

International travel may be required on an intermittent basis.

Person spec:

• Degree in Science, Engineering or similar technical discipline.
• 15+ years' experience in a world class manufacturing operations environment, of which 9+ years in leadership roles.
• Proven Operational Excellence and Lean thinking. Lean Six Sigma certification or similar is preferred.
• Financial and business acumen.
• Regulatory and audit readiness.