Head of Production

Head of Production Bristol | Permanent | Full-Time | On-Site Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits

BMR Solutions are recruiting for an exceptional Head of Production on behalf of a world-leading manufacturer of advanced scientific and semiconductor processing equipment.

This is a permanent, full-time position based entirely on-site in Bristol, offering a salary of £65,000-£80,000 per annum, with some flexibility for an outstanding candidate.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-technology manufacturing operation at a pivotal stage of growth. As the business expands its High Volume Manufacturing capability to support the rapidly growing compound semiconductor market, you will play a key role in shaping the future of production operations.

Reporting into the Operations leadership team, you will be responsible for leading Production, Stores and Dispatch while driving Operational Excellence, continuous improvement and manufacturing performance across the business.

The Role

As Head of Production, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across manufacturing, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality delivery whilst developing a culture focused on accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.

You will lead the transformation of manufacturing operations, improving production flow, developing leadership capability and supporting the scale-up of manufacturing capacity to meet increasing customer demand.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Production, Stores and Dispatch operations to deliver world-class manufacturing performance.

Deliver Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People (SQCDP) objectives.

Develop and coach manufacturing leaders, creating high-performing teams.

Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across production.

Improve manufacturing efficiency through waste reduction, process optimisation and standardisation.

Manage production planning and execution to achieve delivery commitments.

Reduce costs through improvements in labour efficiency, rework, scrap, overtime and WIP.

Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering and Supply Chain teams.

Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and successful transition into full production.

Champion Health & Safety and promote a positive manufacturing culture.

About You

We're looking for an experienced manufacturing leader who has successfully led complex production operations within a high-technology engineering environment.

You will ideally have:

Significant experience leading manufacturing or production teams.

Strong Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement expertise.

Experience implementing Operational Excellence programmes.

Proven ability to develop managers and build engaged teams.

Strong commercial awareness with responsibility for cost, quality and delivery.

Experience using ERP systems and manufacturing performance data.

Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Experience within semiconductor, precision engineering, vacuum technology, plasma systems or capital equipment manufacturing would be highly advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent Continuous Improvement experience.

Benefits

• Salary: £65,000-£80,000 per annum (flexibility for an exceptional candidate)
• Permanent, full-time, on-site position
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Half-day Fridays
• Private healthcare
• Company pension
• Share incentive plan
• Flexible benefits package
• Structured career development
• Collaborative, innovative and supportive working environment

If you're an inspiring manufacturing leader with a passion for operational excellence and developing high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact BMR Solutions for a confidential discussion.

About BMR Solutions

BMR Solutions operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency. We specialise in recruiting skilled engineers and manufacturing professionals across the South West.

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We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds.

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance