Head of Manufacturing UK
On-siteHuntingdon, England, United Kingdom
Huntingdon, England, United KingdomOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelEnterprise
Full TimeSenior LevelEnterprise
Job Summary
Lead manufacturing teams to deliver outstanding performance in safety, quality, service, and cost across UK sites. Drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and asset reliability while managing major investment and improvement projects to support long-term business growth. Champion sustainability, regulatory compliance, and best-in-class manufacturing standards. Develop future leaders, build capability, and foster a culture of accountability and engagement. Collaborate with UK, regional, and EMEA stakeholders to implement strategic priorities and share best practice.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years' leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment
- Proven track record of leading large operational teams and delivering business results
- Strong experience in continuous improvement, performance management, asset optimisation and CAPEX delivery
- Experience managing budgets and driving cost optimisation initiatives
- HSEQ risk management and problem-solving expertise
- Lean Six Sigma knowledge and experience implementing continuous improvement programmes
- Experience working in a unionised environment or alongside employee representative bodies
- Degree-qualified in an engineering, manufacturing or related technical discipline
Desired Qualifications
- Experience within plastics processing or a related manufacturing sector
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