Production Director

Permanent Futures Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing industry leader in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production Director to oversee their production function. The role includes managing operational performance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and leading a large team. The ideal candidate will have a degree and experience in a senior management role within manufacturing. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered along with the opportunity for significant professional impact in a company aiming for substantial growth.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and coaching abilities.
• Formal training in Lean methodologies preferred.
• Prior experience in senior management for a manufacturing company.

Responsibilities

• Deliver operational KPIs while fostering a culture of improvement.
• Lead manufacturing and engineering teams to achieve growth.
• Strategically plan for long-term company vision.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Manufacturing Knowledge

Quality Assurance

Health and Safety Compliance

Relationship Building

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Our client, a multisite manufacturing business, seeks to appoint a Production Director to run their manufacturing function. The appointed Production Director will have overall responsibility for production/manufacturing, quality, health and safety, and supply chain activities for a large team. On offer is a market‑leading salary and benefits package for a company with realistic aims of doubling production in the next five years.

Production Director – Role & Responsibilities – Manufacturing, Operations

• Deliver on the operational KPIs for the site whilst simultaneously further developing a culture of continuous improvement and employee empowerment.
• Lead senior colleagues in manufacturing and engineering to contribute effectively to the growth strategy of the business.
• Comfortable leading the production management team. Detailed knowledge of quality, engineering, and health and safety required.
• Strategically plan to deliver on the long‑term vision of the company ensuring painless growth.
• Flexible attitude on a day‑‑day basis. Firm and persistent when expressing views but a good listener comfortable changing course if given compelling reasons.

Production Director – Skills & Abilities – Manufacturing, Operations

• Of degree calibre with well‑evidenced leadership and coaching abilities.
• Formal Lean and Continuous Improvement training preferred. Track record of lean implementation and development of a culture of empowerment and continuous improvement.
• Prior experience working for a manufacturer in a senior management / director post.
• Gravitas to lead a large team. Comfortable from shop floor to board room.
• Relationship builder able to increase co‑operation across departments.

Production Director, Manufacturing, Operations.