Head Of Manufacturing Operations

Page Personnel; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Personnel is recruiting for a Head of Manufacturing in the Sheffield area. The role leads a ~60-strong team across manufacturing, engineering, distribution and installation, driving performance and continuous improvement in a bespoke production environment.

The successful candidate will recruit, train and coach the team, implement ERP/MRP solutions, and develop KPIs to monitor delivery, quality and costs. A strategic leader with hands-on capability is essential, to support rapid growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Experience in joinery, cabinet or furniture manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ERP or MRP systems.
• Innovative and customer-focused approach.
• Strong people leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Head up a team of ~60 people across manufacturing, engineering, distribution and installation.
• Recruit, train, coach and develop this team to perform to the best of their abilities.
• Help install a new ERP system to improve business capability.
• Develop and monitor a suite of KPIs to enable business success.
• Review manufacturing procedures to drive efficiencies, costs, quality and delivery.

Skills

People leadership

ERP/MRP systems

Continuous improvement

KPI development

Strategy execution

Tools

ERP software

Job description

• Head of Manufacturing position at a fast-paced, bespoke manufacturing business
• Opportunity to join a fantastic business on a huge growth trajectory

About Our Client

My client is a growing manufacturer based in the wider Sheffield area. They specialise in a bespoke product range with a short turn-around from order to installation, and they are now looking for a Head of Manufacturing to take them from strength to strength. With a continuous production line, creating bespoke products; quality and on time in full delivery are the key metrics for this business. This appointment will be pivotal in developing and enabling their continued growth, so the ability to think outside the box, and not being afraid to roll your sleeves up are key characteristics that will play an important part in this role.

Job Description

• Head up a team of c.60 people across manufacturing, engineering, distribution and installation
• Recruit, train, coach and develop this team to perform to the best of their abilities
• Help install a new ERP system to improve business capability
• Develop and monitor a suite of KPIs to enable business success
• Review manufacturing procedures to drive efficiencies, costs, quality and delivery

The Successful Applicant

The successful Head of Manufacturing will have:

• Proven experience in a similar role
• Ideally exposure to joinery, cabinet or furniture manufacturing within a continuous/bespoke production process
• Knowledge of working with ERP or MRP systems
• An innovative and customer focussed approach
• Strong people leadership skills at all levels within a business

What's on Offer

• Salary of £75-90k, depending on experience
• Competitive wider benefits package
• Chance to grow as the company expands

Head of Manufacturing Operations Sheffield, England