UK Manufacturing Transformation Leader

IPEX Group; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Pension 10%

Cycle to work

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

Aliaxis is seeking a Head of Manufacturing UK to lead the transformation of our manufacturing operations in the UK. Reporting to the Regional Manufacturing Director, you will drive operational excellence, safety, quality and people development across sites in the region.

The role requires a visible, inspiring leader who can build a high-performance culture, develop future leaders and manage major investment and improvement projects while championing sustainability and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ leadership experience in manufacturing or production.
• Proven track record leading large operational teams and delivering results.
• Experience in continuous improvement, performance management, asset optimisation and CAPEX delivery.
• Experience managing budgets and driving cost optimisation.
• HSEQ risk management and problem-solving expertise.
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge and CI programme experience.
• Experience working in a unionised environment or with employee representatives.
• Degree-qualified in engineering/manufacturing or related discipline.
• Experience in plastics processing or related manufacturing sector desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing teams to deliver safety, quality, service and cost.
• Drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency and asset reliability across sites.
• Develop future leaders, build capability and foster accountability and engagement.
• Manage major investment and improvement projects to support long-term growth.
• Champion sustainability, regulatory compliance and best-in-class standards.
• Collaborate with UK/EMEA stakeholders to implement strategic priorities and share best practice.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Continuous improvement

CAPEX delivery

Budget management

HSEQ risk management

Lean Six Sigma

Unionised environment

Engineering degree

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Aliaxis is seeking a Head of Manufacturing UK to lead the transformation of our manufacturing operations in the UK. Reporting to the Regional Manufacturing Director, you will drive operational excellence, safety, quality and people development across sites in the region.

The role requires a visible, inspiring leader who can build a high-performance culture, develop future leaders and manage major investment and improvement projects while championing sustainability and regulatory compliance.