Head of Supply Chain Management

Mane Contract Services; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry leader in bespoke engineered products is seeking a Head of Supply Chain Management to lead multiple manufacturing sites. This role involves overseeing operations, driving performance in cost, safety, and quality, and managing significant budgets. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience in high-spec environments and be focused on continuous improvement and strategic management.

Qualifications

• Proven factory leadership experience within high-spec, engineered products.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems with SAP as ideal.
• Skilled in Lean, TPM, SMED or similar methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee factory operations to meet output, quality, safety, and cost targets.
• Lead and develop senior managers and large indirect teams.
• Shape 'make vs buy' strategy and manage supplier performance.

Skills

Factory leadership

Lean methodology

Change leadership

Team development

Tools

ERP systems

SAP

Job description

Location: South Coast, UK

Salary: Competitive + Package

Sector: Manufacturing / Engineering

An industry leader in bespoke, high-value engineered products is seeking a Head of Supply Chain Management to take charge of its multi-site internal manufacturing operations. With responsibility for over 400 staff and a £33M budget, this is a high-impact leadership role that sits at the heart of production delivery.

You’ll lead teams across composites and furniture manufacturing, driving performance in output, safety, cost control, and continuous improvement. This role suits a commercially astute manufacturing leader with experience overseeing complex, custom-build environments and managing both in-house production and outsourcing strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee factory operations to meet output, quality, safety, and cost targets
• Lead and develop senior managers and large indirect teams
• Deliver budget control and drive cost efficiency across all sites
• Implement process improvements and technological upgrades
• Shape “make vs buy” strategy and manage supplier performance
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous development

About You:

• Proven factory leadership experience within high-spec, engineered products
• Strong understanding of ERP systems (SAP ideal)
• Skilled in Lean, TPM, SMED or similar methodologies
• Commercially focused with experience managing large budgets
• Experienced in change leadership and team development

This is an opportunity to shape internal manufacturing strategy and lead a critical part of a growing business.

Apply now to explore this impactful leadership role.