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Head of Production

Meridian Business Support

England

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GBP 85,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Production to manage site operations and a team of 50 employees in North Wales. This role involves driving Lean Manufacturing initiatives, ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations, and managing operational budgets. The ideal candidate will have senior-level manufacturing experience and expertise in production processes. The position offers a competitive salary of £85,000 plus profit share, alongside various benefits including onsite parking and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Profit Share
Free onsite parking
Company pension
Regular pay reviews
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Retail Discount Scheme
Private Healthcare
Onsite canteen

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in manufacturing leadership roles such as Operations Manager or Production Director.
  • Ability to implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead site operations and manage 50 employees.
  • Ensure compliance with health & safety and quality standards.
  • Shape supply chain strategy and drive operational improvements.

Skills

Senior-level manufacturing leadership
Strong knowledge of modern production and packaging processes
Expertise in Lean Manufacturing
Commercially astute
Exceptional communication skills
Experience in manufacturing environments
Job description

Head of Production – Manufacturing

Location: CH5 2NU, North Wales

Salary: £85,000 + Profit Share

Hours: Mon–Thu 07:30–16:15, Fri 07:00–13:30

The Role
  • Full leadership responsibility for site operations and 50 employees
  • Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with health & safety and quality standards
  • Manage operational budgets and collaborate with Finance
  • Shape supply chain strategy and lead change management
Skills & Experience
  • Senior‑level manufacturing leadership (e.g., Operations Manager, Plant Manager, Factory Manager, Production Director)
  • Strong knowledge of modern production and packaging processes
  • Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, problem‑solving, and process improvement
  • Commercially astute with excellent analytical and decision‑making skills
  • Exceptional communication and people management abilities
  • Experience in construction or manufacturing environments essential
What's On Offer
  • Competitive salary: £85,000 per annum + Profit Share
  • Free onsite parking
  • Company pension
  • Weekends off
  • Regular pay reviews
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • Retail Discount Scheme
  • Private Healthcare
  • Positive, welcoming work environment
  • Onsite canteen

Apply today and lead this production team to operational excellence!

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy

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