Head of Manufacturing at Practicus

Manchester, Greater Manchester - England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jan, 27

Salary

55000.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 26

Experience

20 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Key ResponsibilitiesTake full ownership of day-to-day manufacturing operations, including production, engineering, maintenance, HSE, quality and continuous improvement.
Lead and develop a small manufacturing leadership team, creating clear accountability, confidence and autonomy.
Establish a strong culture around health, safety, quality, compliance and operational excellence.
Identify and deliver improvements across efficiency, capacity, yield, cost, quality and downtime.
Lead the implementation of new manufacturing equipment and ensure assets are reliable, well maintained and fit for future growth.
Develop and implement Lean / Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Own manufacturing performance metrics, reporting and operating rhythms.
Work closely with Product Development and on-site technical teams to ensure new and existing products can be manufactured effectively.
Partner with Procurement and Supply Chain on raw material quality, security of supply, dual sourcing and packaging.
Manage and develop co-manufacturing relationships, including identifying and onboarding new manufacturing partners.
Provide a clear, data-led view of manufacturing capability, challenging unrealistic expectations while finding practical solutions.
Support longer-term manufacturing strategy beyond a single site as the business continues to scale.

What We’re Looking ForWe’re interested in experienced manufacturing leaders who have actually run a factory or manufacturing site and are comfortable taking ownership.You’ll ideally bring:Proven experience leading a manufacturing operation and managing a smaller, site-based team.
Experience implementing new manufacturing equipment and improving manufacturing processes.
Strong understanding of manufacturing fundamentals, including quality, compliance, HSE, maintenance and operational performance.
A track record of driving improvements in both efficiency and compliance.
Experience with Lean, Continuous Improvement, TPM or similar methodologies.
The confidence to make decisions and empower teams rather than having every issue escalated.
A highly hands-on approach and willingness to get involved in the detail when required.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across Product, Supply Chain, Procurement and commercial teams.
The ability to operate beyond the immediate site and think about manufacturing strategy more broadly.
A genuine commitment to health and safety and consistently high operational standards.

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