Manufacturing & Supply Chain Professional (Mid-Senior Level)

Hire Resolve.com; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare Plan

Pension Plans

Life Assurance

Leave Package

Training & Development

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking experienced Manufacturing & Supply Chain Professionals for various UK-based operations. The ideal candidates will have a background in manufacturing, production, or supply chain with 5-10+ years of experience. Responsibilities include overseeing operations, managing production planning, and optimizing workflows. Benefits include a private healthcare plan, pension plans, and opportunities for training & development.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, or industrial operations.
• Strong understanding of UK manufacturing and supply chain processes.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• Manage production planning and inventory control.
• Optimize workflows and improve efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related discipline

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

WMS systems

MES systems

Job description

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Hire Resolve is assisting manufacturing and supply chain organisations in hiring experienced Manufacturing & Supply Chain Professionals to join their UK-based operations. These roles are designed for mid- to senior-level professionals with a strong background across manufacturing, production, supply chain, operations, engineering, logistics, or quality functions, and offer a clear pathway toward senior leadership roles.

Successful candidates will play a key role in optimising production and supply chain processes, improving operational efficiency, ensuring quality and health and safety standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across end-to-end operations.

Key Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Overseeing and supporting manufacturing, production, and supply chain operations
• Managing production planning, scheduling, inventory control, and materials flow
• Optimising workflows, processes, and systems to improve efficiency, cost control, and service levels
• Collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, quality, procurement, logistics, and maintenance teams
• Implementing and sustaining Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with HSE regulations, ISO standards, and internal quality and safety policies
• Monitoring KPIs related to production output, inventory accuracy, on‑time delivery, quality, and cost performance
• Supporting supplier performance management and supply chain risk mitigation
• Leading, mentoring, and supporting teams, supervisors, and planners
• Identifying operational risks and implementing corrective and preventative actions
• Contributing to strategic planning, capacity planning, and long-term operational improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline
• 5-10+ years of experience within manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, or industrial operations
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Manufacturing or Production Management
• Supply Chain Management or Planning
• Procurement or Strategic Sourcing
• Logistics, Warehousing, or Distribution Operations
• Manufacturing, Industrial, or Process Engineering
• Quality Engineering or Quality Management
• Strong understanding of UK manufacturing and supply chain processes and best practices
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies
• Experience using ERP, MRP, WMS, or MES systems
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work cross‑functionally in fast‑paced operational environments
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments is advantageous

Benefits

• Private Healthcare Plan
• Pension Plans
• Life Assurance
• Leave Package
• Training & Development