Site Operations & Production Leader

Hewett Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewett Recruitment is assisting Heathrow-based manufacturing client to recruit an experienced Operations / Production Manager. You will own the site operations, lead production and office teams, and drive performance improvements while ensuring safety and quality.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to manage from order to delivery in a bespoke manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading manufacturing/production operations.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, costs and profitability.
• Strong focus on quality, safety and customer service.
• Hands-on management style with problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-functional team across production, administration, finance and shop-floor operations.
• Oversee end-to-end process from order intake to delivery with focus on timing.
• Drive productivity, efficiency and continuous improvement across the site.
• Maintain high standards of quality, health and safety and compliance.
• Oversee stock control, purchasing and inventory management.
• Monitor KPIs and implement improvements where needed.
• Manage budgets, costs and profitability and produce reports.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers and stakeholders to ensure service levels.
• Support commercial decisions through profitability analysis.

Skills

Production management

Operations management

Leadership

Budgeting

KPIs

Continuous improvement

Health & safety

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Hewett Recruitment is assisting Heathrow-based manufacturing client to recruit an experienced Operations / Production Manager. You will own the site operations, lead production and office teams, and drive performance improvements while ensuring safety and quality.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to manage from order to delivery in a bespoke manufacturing environment.