Head of Manufacturing: Pilot-to-Series Factory Leader

Kite Magnetics; City Of London; On-site; GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advanced materials company seeks a Head of Manufacturing to lead the establishment of pilot-scale production lines. This role requires over 10 years of manufacturing leadership experience, focusing on process optimization and team development. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering and be prepared to drive innovative strategies in a start-up environment, ultimately enhancing manufacturing capabilities globally.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership roles, preferably in relevant sectors.
• Strong track record of developing and executing manufacturing strategies.
• Extensive experience in continuous improvement and high-speed automated systems.

Responsibilities

• Establish a global, modular manufacturing strategy aligned to company growth.
• Own process design for scalability and stability.
• Partner with HSE to embed safe systems of work and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Process Optimization

Manufacturing Strategy

Data Analysis

Team Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)

Job description

A leading advanced materials company seeks a Head of Manufacturing to lead the establishment of pilot-scale production lines. This role requires over 10 years of manufacturing leadership experience, focusing on process optimization and team development. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering and be prepared to drive innovative strategies in a start-up environment, ultimately enhancing manufacturing capabilities globally.