Head of Production

FreeSpirits; Wales; On-site; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer is seeking a Head of Production Manufacturing to oversee site operations and a team of 50 employees in North Wales. This role involves driving Lean Manufacturing initiatives, ensuring compliance with health & safety and quality standards, and managing operational budgets. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in manufacturing. Competitive salary of £85,000 per annum plus profit share, with additional perks including private healthcare and a positive work environment.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Company pension

Regular pay reviews

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Retail Discount Scheme

Private Healthcare

Positive, welcoming work environment

Onsite canteen

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of modern production and packaging processes.
• Experience in construction or manufacturing environments essential.
• Exceptional communication and people management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Full leadership responsibility for site operations and 50 employees.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and quality standards.

Skills

Senior-level manufacturing leadership

Lean Manufacturing expertise

Analytical skills

Communication

People management

Job description

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

Employer: Leading UK manufacturer of performance door sets and architectural hardware

Location: CH5 2NU, North Wales

Salary: £85,000 + Profit Share

Hours: MonThu 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 reviewsHoliday Purchase Scheme
• Retail Discount Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Positive, welcoming work environment
• Onsite canteen

Apply today and lead this production team to operational excellence!