Head of Manufacturing Operations

The Head of Manufacturing Operations role is a critical leadership position that will bring operational rigour, structure, and scalability to the business. The ideal candidate will have senior operations leadership experience in manufacturing, wholesale, or distribution, with a strong background in metalwork, engineering, or manufacturing environments.

Requirements

• Senior operations leadership within manufacturing, wholesale or distribution
• Strong background in metalwork / engineering / manufacturing environments
• Proven experience managing subcontract manufacturers
• Deep understanding of import/export, customs and international logistics
• Track record of scaling operations in fast-growth businesses
• Systems-led, data-driven and IT savvy
• Calm under pressure with ability to work with other colleagues to demanding deadlines
• Commercially aware and deeply operationally credible

Benefits

• Profit share bonus
• Company vehicle
• Private medical insurance
• Laptop and phone
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• On-site parking