Manufacturing Director in City

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 seeking a Manufacturing Director in Cardiff to lead Manufacturing, Engineering and Operational Excellence within a regulated production environment. You will drive safety, quality, delivery and cost improvements through CI methods, build high-performing teams and partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Facilities and EHS to raise end-to-end performance.

The role offers a salary up to £80,000–£115,000 per year plus enhanced pension, bonus and more, plus 26 days’ holiday and

Qualifications

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

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 operational performance improvements across customer service, productivity, and asset utilisation.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Facilities and EHS to identify opportunities and execute improvements.
• Lead engineering teams to enhance manufacturing capability and equipment reliability.
• Foster collaboration across internal functions and external partners to improve end-to-end performance.
• Develop, coach and inspire high-performing teams and strengthen leadership capability.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Degree in Business/Engineering/Manufacturing or equivalent leadership experience

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.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.