Head of Manufacturing UK

Aliaxis UK; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Life assurance 6x salary

Private healthcare

Critical illness cover

Pension contribution 10%

Dental cash plans

Enhanced parental leave

Retail discounts

Health & Wellbeing package

LinkedIn Learning

Cycle to work

Job summary

Aliaxis UK is seeking a Head of Manufacturing UK to lead the transformation of our manufacturing operations. You will be a visible, inspiring leader responsible for safety, quality and performance across sites.

Reporting to the Regional Manufacturing Director, you will develop future leaders, drive operational excellence, manage major investments, and champion sustainability and regulatory compliance while collaborating with UK, regional and EMEA stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proven track record of leading large operational teams and delivering business results.
• Strong experience in continuous improvement, performance management, asset optimisation and CAPEX delivery.
• Experience managing budgets and driving cost optimisation initiatives.
• HSEQ risk management and problem-solving expertise.
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge and experience implementing continuous improvement programmes.
• Experience working in a unionised environment or alongside employee representative bodies.
• Degree-qualified in an engineering, manufacturing or related technical discipline.
• Experience within plastics processing or a related manufacturing sector would be highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Leading manufacturing teams to deliver outstanding performance in safety, quality, service and cost.
• Driving continuous improvement, operational efficiency and asset reliability across the sites.
• Developing future leaders, building capability and fostering a culture of accountability and engagement.
• Managing major investment and improvement projects to support long-term business growth.
• Championing sustainability, regulatory compliance and best-in-class manufacturing standards.
• Collaborating with UK, regional and EMEA stakeholders to implement strategic priorities and share best practice

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Asset optimisation

CAPEX delivery

Budget management

HSEQ risk management

Lean Six Sigma

Unionised environment

Engineering degree

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Who Are We

At Aliaxis, we design innovative, reliable, and sustainable solutions for fluid and energy management. Our pipe and fitting systems work seamlessly behind the scenes — delivering peace of mind to customers and end users across the globe.

With operations in over 40 countries, we tackle the most complex challenges in the building, infrastructure, industrial, electrical, and agriculture sectors. But what truly drives us is our people. Our 15,000 employees bring the expertise, passion, and dedication that power everything we do.

Together, we make life flow — and we're looking for talented individuals to join us on that journey.

About The Role

We're looking for a Head of Manufacturing UK to lead the transformation of our manufacturing operations.

We're seeking a visible, inspiring leader who can create a high-performance culture, develop future leaders, drive operational excellence and build an environment where people feel empowered, accountable and engaged every day.

Reporting to the Regional Manufacturing Director, you will have responsibility for manufacturing performance, operational strategy, continuous improvement, capital investment, safety, quality and people development.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading manufacturing teams to deliver outstanding performance in safety, quality, service and cost.
• Driving continuous improvement, operational efficiency and asset reliability across the sites.
• Developing future leaders, building capability and fostering a culture of accountability and engagement.
• Managing major investment and improvement projects to support long‑term business growth.
• Championing sustainability, regulatory compliance and best‑in‑class manufacturing standards.
• Collaborating with UK, regional and EMEA stakeholders to implement strategic priorities and share best practice.

About You

• 10+ years' leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proven track record of leading large operational teams and delivering business results.
• Strong experience in continuous improvement, performance management, asset optimisation and CAPEX delivery.
• Experience managing budgets and driving cost optimisation initiatives.
• HSEQ risk management and problem‑solving expertise.
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge and experience implementing continuous improvement programmes.
• Experience working in a unionised environment or alongside employee representative bodies.
• Degree‑qualified in an engineering, manufacturing or related technical discipline.
• Experience within plastics processing or a related manufacturing sector would be highly desirable

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Life Assurance 6x annual salary
• Private Healthcare for you and your family
• Critical illness cover
• Pension contribution up to 10%
• Dental cash plans
• Enhanced parental leave
• Great discounts on local retailers and restaurants
• Fantastic Health & Wellbeing package including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Full access to LinkedIn Learning to aid personal and professional development
• Cycle to work scheme

About Our Workplace

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds.

We are guided by our behaviours — We Care, We Dare, We Deliver! These reflect what we expect from each other and what you can expect from us: a culture that looks after its people, encourages you to challenge and improve, and gives you the space to make a real contribution.

How We Welcome You

For us, equity and belonging start already at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.