Head of Production

D R Newitt Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly commission based on company revenue

25 days holiday + public holidays

Hybrid working flexibility

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a dynamic Head of Production to join an innovative packaging start-up in England. The role involves managing procurement and production cycles, optimizing costs, and collaborating with R&D. Candidates should have extensive experience in the plastics and packaging industry. Attractive salary package includes £85,000 per annum plus commission and benefits with hybrid working flexibility.

Qualifications

• Manage full procurement and production cycle.
• Experience in quality systems like ISO9001 or BRCGS.
• Background in process improvement desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage supply chain and production cycle.
• Set and track production plans.
• Optimize production costs and collaborate with R&D.

Skills

Extensive experience within a similar industry - Plastics, Packaging, Manufacturing

Proven success in managing contract manufacturing partnerships

Excellent communication, organisational, and negotiation skills

Tools

ISO9001

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Overview

We are partnered with an innovative start-up in the Packaging/Manufacturing sector seeking a dynamic Head of Production. This is an exciting chance to join a fast-paced, high-growth business at the forefront of developing advanced materials for the industry.

Base pay range

Salary: £85,000 per annum + Quarterly Commission + Benefits

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Flexibility: Hybrid working arrangement available

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full procurement, production cycle, and supply chain of products.
• Set and track annual production plans for the UK and international markets.
• Optimise production costs, waste, and yield in collaboration with R&D.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with contract manufacturers (CMOs).
• Ensure product quality through robust supplier specification agreements.
• Expand supply chains across the UK, EU, and globally.
• Collaborate with leadership, R&D, and sales to support new product launches.
• Safeguard intellectual property during all manufacturing activities.

What Success Looks Like

• Reliable, scalable supply of products to meet business needs.
• Cost-effective production aligned with company budgets.
• Expansion of supply chains across multiple regions.
• Strong alignment with internal teams to ensure efficient operations and product launches.

What we’re after

• Extensive experience within a similar industry - Plastics, Packaging, Manufacturing
• Proven success in managing contract manufacturing partnerships.
• Background in quality systems (ISO9001, BRCGS, or similar).
• Process improvement credentials (Lean Six Sigma or similar) desirable.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and negotiation skills.

What’s on Offer

• Quarterly commission based on company revenue
• 25 days holiday + public holidays
• Hybrid working flexibility

For further details, please apply now! Alternatively, email your CV to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Production

Industries

• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• Plastics Manufacturing

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Bury St Edmunds, England, United Kingdom