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This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day production and delivery, ensuring key operational targets are consistently met while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. You’ll lead a large, multifunctional team and work closely with stakeholders to deliver operational excellence. Full Security Clearance (SC) is required for this role.
Job Responsibility:
Leading day-to-day production operations, ensuring delivery against key KPIs such as OTIF, productivity, OEE, and budget targets
Driving the adoption of world-class manufacturing practices across your area of responsibility
Leading, coaching, and developing a large team (100+), building capability and future leadership talent
Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to align on goals and ensure effective communication
Identifying and delivering efficiency improvements, with a focus on waste reduction, labour optimisation, and throughput improvements
Driving Value Stream performance through lean initiatives
Maintaining a strong focus on quality while implementing continuous improvement strategies
Creating and sustaining a culture that embraces change, while ensuring compliance and operational stability
Producing accurate and timely manufacturing reports to support business decision-making
Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental standards across operations
Requirements:
Degree qualified (or equivalent experience)
Proven leadership experience with a strong track record of delivering operational results
Experience leading large, multifunctional teams (100+ employees)
Strong understanding of manufacturing environments, ideally including assembly and machining processes
Formal training or certification in process improvement or operational excellence methodologies
Ability to influence, motivate, and develop teams at all levels
Full Security Clearance (SC) is required for this role
Nice to have:
Background in high-tech manufacturing or complex engineering operations
Experience working within high-performance, regulated industries
What we offer:
Generous annual leave with additional days for long service
Flexible working with the option for early finishes on Fridays
Competitive pension contribution from day one
Health and wellbeing support programme
Bonus scheme and employee investment opportunities
Onsite facilities including parking, catering, coffee, and cycle storage
Professional development and training opportunities