Head of Production & Lean Manufacturing Leader

MTrec Ltd Technical; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Competitive salary

Free onsite parking

Growth opportunities

Job summary

MTrec Technical is seeking a Head of Production near Newton Aycliffe. You will lead Production Managers across several areas, shaping manufacturing strategy and driving performance in a growing North East business.

The role offers influential leadership and scope to impact productivity and safety across the operation. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership in manufacturing, strong KPI discipline, and a track record of Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading production/operations in manufacturing.
• Strong track record of managing KPIs and lean initiatives.
• Experience in continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Production Managers and multiple production areas.
• Develop manufacturing strategies aligned to business goals.
• Oversee operations to meet targets and improve OEE, cost, yield and quality.
• Promote safety, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure capacity meets current and future demand and optimise planning.
• Collaborate with other functions to optimise operational performance.

Skills

Production leadership

KPI management

Lean manufacturing

People management

Safety compliance

Data analysis

Job description

MTrec Technical is seeking a Head of Production near Newton Aycliffe. You will lead Production Managers across several areas, shaping manufacturing strategy and driving performance in a growing North East business.

The role offers influential leadership and scope to impact productivity and safety across the operation. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership in manufacturing, strong KPI discipline, and a track record of Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.