Head of Manufacturing Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Head of Manufacturing role at My client in the Sheffield area leads a team of around 60 across manufacturing, engineering, distribution and installation, driving performance and continuous improvement.

You will recruit, train and coach the team, implement an ERP/MRP system, and develop KPIs to monitor delivery, costs and quality while fostering an innovative, customer-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Head of Manufacturing or leadership role.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Knowledge of continuous manufacturing/production processes.
• Strong data-driven mindset and KPI development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of ~60 across manufacturing, engineering, distribution and installation.
• Recruit, train and develop staff to maximize performance.
• Lead ERP system installation to improve capability.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for delivery, cost and quality.
• Review procedures to drive efficiency and on-time delivery.

Skills

People leadership

ERP/MRP systems

Data-driven mindset

Continuous manufacturing

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

This Head of Manufacturing position is a pivotal role to the company and as such they are looking for someone with good people leadership capabilities, experience of managing via ERP systems and ideally some knowledge of the continuous manufacturing/production processes.

Client Details

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.

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

Profile

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
• A data-driven mindset
• Knowledge of working with ERP or MRP systems
• An innovative and customer focussed approach
• Strong people leadership skills at all levels within a business

Job Offer

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