Manufacturing Director

Hunter Selection; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced company pension

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site car parking

Job summary

Hunter Selection is partnering with a leading international manufacturer to appoint a Manufacturing Director in Cardiff. The role oversees Manufacturing, Engineering and Operational Excellence within a highly regulated production environment, supporting multiple product streams and technologies.

The successful candidate will drive safety, quality, delivery and cost improvements through continuous improvement methodologies, performance management and structured problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, Scientific, or related discipline, or equivalent leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading manufacturing and engineering functions within a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering operational improvement and driving business results through effective leadership.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities with practical, sustainable solutions.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operational Excellence functions across a complex regulated production environment.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery and cost through CI methodologies and structured problem solving.
• Deliver sustained performance improvements across metrics including customer service, productivity, asset utilisation and yield.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Facilities and EHS teams to identify opportunities and execute strategic improvements.
• Lead engineering teams to enhance manufacturing capability, equipment reliability and process robustness.
• Foster collaboration across internal functions and external partners to improve end-to-end performance.
• Develop, coach and inspire high-performing teams with a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Manufacturing/Scientific

Job description

Manufacturing Director

Cardiff

£80,000 - £115,00 per annum + pension, bonus and more.

We are partnering with a leading international manufacturer that operates within a highly regulated and quality-focused environment. The organisation is renowned for its strong culture, investment in operational excellence, and commitment to delivering world-class products to customers across global markets

Salary & Benefits:

• A starting salary of up to £80,000 - £115,000


• Enhanced company pension


• up to 26 days holiday plus bank holidays


• Life insurance


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Free on-site car parking

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operational Excellence functions across a complex regulated production environment, supporting multiple product streams and manufacturing technologies.


• Drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost through the implementation of continuous improvement methodologies, performance management systems, and structured problem-solving techniques.


• Deliver sustained operational performance improvements across key metrics including customer service, productivity, asset utilisation, yield, and overall operational effectiveness.


• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders including Supply Chain, Quality, Facilities, and EHS teams to identify opportunities, remove constraints, and execute strategic improvement initiatives.


• Lead engineering teams in enhancing manufacturing capability, equipment reliability, process robustness, technology implementation, and operational readiness.


• Foster strong collaboration across internal functions and external partners to improve end-to-end operational performance and customer responsiveness.


• Develop, coach, and inspire high-performing teams, building leadership capability, succession strength, employee engagement, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Degree-qualified in a Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, Scientific, or related discipline, or equivalent leadership experience.


• Proven experience leading manufacturing and engineering functions within a complex, fast-paced operational environment.


• Demonstrated track record of delivering operational improvement, building high-performing teams, and driving business results through effective leadership.


• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to manage complex challenges and implement practical, sustainable solutions.


• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions and levels.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.