Head of Supply Chain – Manufacturing

JR United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer is seeking a Head of Supply Chain in Plymouth. This role emphasizes process improvement and innovation in supply chain management and requires proven leadership skills within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will join a financially stable business committed to growth in the European market.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Supply Chain Management within a global manufacturer.
• Demonstrable examples of process improvements.
• Full driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing strategies to optimise supply chain efficiency.
• Providing leadership to a team of up to 8 direct reports.
• Driving transformation across Supply Chain function.

Skills

Leadership

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

Team Management

Motivation

Change Management

Education

Qualifications in Supply Chain Management

Job description

Head of Supply Chain – Manufacturing, plymouth

Client:

Mase Consulting Ltd

Location:

plymouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Head of Supply Chain – Manufacturing

Are you a highly proficient, process driven change manager with proven success leading a UK Supply Chain function?

We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate the measurable impacts they've achieved on Supply Chain performance and efficiency.

Why This Company?

• An established yet rapidly growing global manufacturer.
• Financially stable and robust business.
• Committed to increasing their market share within Europe.
• Desire to evolve and develop their supply chain processes in line with their rapid expansion.
• £80K - £120K Basic – salary dependent on experience
• 20% OTE Bonus

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About The Role

As the Head of Supply Chain, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to optimise supply chain efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

You will be pivotal in aligning strategy with operational excellence across demand planning, S&OP, supplier performance, and cost optimisation.

Other duties include:

• Providing leadership and guidance to a team of up to 8 direct reports and over 40+ indirect staff across Procurement, Planning and Logistics.
• Defining and implementing new processes.
• Driving transformation and change across the UK Supply chain function.
• Monitoring supply chain performance and identifying areas for improvement.
• Analysing data and reports to track KPIs and identify trends.
• Managing any risks to the supply chain.
• Working closely with other functions including Production, Sales and Finance.

About You

The successful candidate MUST be a process driven change manager with extensive experience in the field of Supply Chain Management, gained within a global manufacturer.

A related education or qualifications in the areas of Supply Chain Management would be highly beneficial but not essential.

A full driving license is needed. Other key skills include:

• Strong leadership with proven success managing large teams (indirectly 30+).
• Willingness to travel in the Northwest when needed.
• Demonstratable examples of process improvements.
• Rights to work in the UK. (Sponsorship is not offered)
• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to motivate, inspire and influence others.
• A trustworthy, diplomatic and empathetic nature.

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Interested in this role? Here’s what happens next…

Click the apply button to send us your CV. If we think you’re a great fit for this role, we’ll be in touch in the next couple of days.

Thank you for taking the time to read about this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you,

Team Mase.

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Job Ref: 160-1575-LI

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