EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Background in plastics manufacturing, to include extrusion and/or conversion
• Significant experience (ideally 15+ years) in plastics manufacturing and supply chain leadership.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholder journeys simultaneously.
• Excellent negotiator.
• Willingness to travel internationally (up to 8 weeks per year).
• Demonstrates strong personal initiative with consistent follow-through.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, start-up environment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Klura Ltd are looking to welcome into their team a Head of Production, creating an exciting opportunity for someone to work within a fast-paced start-up that is innovative and collaborative with a chance to make a big difference to company operations.
We are looking to appoint a structured and experienced plastics expert who can manage and lead the manufacturing of a new Klura product in collaboration with contract manufacturers. We expect our company to extend across multiple geographies, and building a supply channel of production in markets inside and outside UK is integral. The ideal candidate will be motivated by the chance to shape and grow a venture from the early stages.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and manage the whole production cycle and supply of products to customers.
• Set, manage and track yearly production plans across the UK.
• Optimise production costs.
• Build supply chains internationally for geographic expansion of supply.
• Work closely with the R&D and sales team on optimisation of the supply chain.
• Coordinate with the leadership team on all aspects of the production supply chain.
• Build a strong production team in the UK.