Head of Production

Meridian Business Support; Shotton; On-site; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Head of Production for a manufacturing site in North Wales offering a salary of £85,000 plus profit share. This role requires full leadership over site operations, involving driving Lean manufacturing initiatives, managing compliance with health and safety, and shaping supply chain strategies. The ideal candidate possesses senior-level experience in manufacturing leadership and a strong grasp of production processes. Benefits include a competitive salary, free parking, company pension, and a positive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

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

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior-level manufacturing leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of modern production and packaging processes.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing and process improvement is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead site operations and manage a team of 50 employees.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives and ensure compliance to standards.
• Oversee operational budgets and collaborate with finance departments.
• Shape supply chain strategy and implement change management.

Skills

Senior-level manufacturing leadership

Strong knowledge of production and packaging processes

Expertise in Lean Manufacturing

Commercially astute with analytical skills

Exceptional communication and people management

Experience in construction or manufacturing

Job description

Head of Production – Manufacturing | £85,000 + Profit Share | North Wales (CH5 2NU)

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.