Head of Supply Chain – Manufacturing

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

Job summary

A global manufacturer is seeking a Head of Supply Chain to lead its UK operations. This role focuses on optimizing supply chain performance and managing a team to ensure operational excellence. Successful candidates must have extensive experience in supply chain management and a track record of achieving measurable improvements.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Supply Chain Management within a global manufacturer.
• MUST be a process-driven change manager.
• Full driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency.
• Providing leadership to a team of up to 8 direct reports.
• Monitoring supply chain performance and identifying areas for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Change Management

Process Improvement

Analytical Skills

Team Management

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

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Head of Supply Chain – Manufacturing, swindon, wiltshire

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Client:

Mase Consulting Ltd

Location:

swindon, wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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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

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

Head of Supply Chain

Location: Based in Lancashire or surrounding

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