Manufacturing Director

Dimplex; Southampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dimplex in the United Kingdom is seeking a production leader to drive end-to-end manufacturing performance. You will oversee production operations, improve efficiency, and ensure resources are used effectively to meet business objectives.

The role focuses on designing processes, implementing improvements, leading a high-performing team, and embedding a safety-first culture across the plant. Strong background in production management, KPI tracking, budgeting, and change leadership is essential

Qualifications

• University degree in management, engineering, technology or related field.
• Relevant experience in production management.
• Strong understanding of production processes and their optimisation.
• Ability to understand production KPIs, costs, budgets and the impact of business decisions on results.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to develop people and managers and drive results in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing production strategy, objectives and priorities.
• Managing key production KPIs, ensuring production plan execution, analysing results and initiating improvement actions
• Coordinating the activities of production department managers, setting objectives and monitoring performance
• Improving production efficiency and productivity, ensuring optimal use of people and other resources
• Managing the production budget, controlling costs and initiating cost reduction initiatives

Skills

Production management

Leadership

KPI management

Budgeting

Process optimisation

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in management, engineering, technology or related field

Job description

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We are seeking a leader who can look beyond day-to-day production activities and focus on overall
business outcomes.

The role holder will be responsible for the overall management, performance and continuous improvement
of our production operations

The successful candidate will need to be passionate about manufacturing and driven not only by what is
produced, but also by understanding why processes are designed the way they are, identifying
opportunities to improve efficiency, optimising resource utilisation, and delivering stronger results.

Key Accountabilities

• Developing and implementing production strategy, objectives and priorities;
• Managing key production KPIs, ensuring production plan execution, analysing results and initiating improvement actions
• Coordinating the activities of production department managers, setting objectives and monitoring performance
• Improving production efficiency and productivity, ensuring optimal use of people and other resources
• Managing the production budget, controlling costs and initiating cost reduction initiatives
• Implementing new technologies, equipment, processes and solutions aimed at improving production efficiency

Management Responsibilities

• Ensure policies and procedures are consistently applied across teams. Monitor adherence and escalated issues promptly to protect company interests.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team by role-modelling company values. Manage all peoplerelated activities, including recruitment, training, performance, and engagement.
• Promote a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Conduct risk assessments, provide clear instructions, and lead by example in all safety practices.
• Embed company values in daily operations. Foster a culture focused on customers, caring for people, driving innovation, and simplifying processes.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• A university degree in management, engineering, technology or a related field
• Relevant experience in production management
• Strong understanding of production processes and their optimisation
• Ability to understand production KPIs, costs, budgets and the impact of business decisions on results
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to develop people and managers and drive results in a dynamic environment.