Head of Production

Flexi-Time, 33 Holidays, Frequent Work Events/Socials and State-Of-The-Art-Facilities are just a few of the benefits that the Head of Production will enjoy whilst working with this award-winning engineering organisation.

Established over 100 years ago, this highly impressive engineering organisation has become a vital partner to their high profile clientele. Operating out of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, they currently employ over 120 people and produce bespoke high-end products for use in a variety of industries and types of facilities.

This employer is based in LEEDS, meaning that the successful Head of Production will easily be able to commute from surrounding towns and cities including Bradford, Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Halifax, Wakefield, Castleford, Pontefract, Bingley and Keighley.

Key Responsibilities of the Head of Production will include:

• Ensuring EHS compliance, regulatory adherence and operational governance across manufacturing activities, maintaining safe and efficient operations.
• Leading quality strategy and production quality improvement initiatives, driving performance through robust quality policies, continuous improvement programmes and manufacturing excellence.
• Accountable for production plan execution, throughput performance and maximising workforce efficiency to achieve operational targets and business objectives.
• Develop and deploy integrated operating systems including visual management, SQDCC performance reporting, KPI monitoring, A3 problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Drive lean manufacturing principles through improved material flow, continuous flow processes and optimisation of ERP/MRP systems to enhance OTIF performance and inventory control.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programmes, facilities management and MRO activities, ensuring equipment reliability while identifying new technologies to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Provides strong leadership and coaching to operational teams, fostering collaboration across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, finance and HR functions while contributing to budget management and implementation of standard operating procedures.

For the Head of Production, we are keen to receive applications from individuals who possess:

• Manufacturing / production Engineering degree or similar
• Lean manufacturing certification (essential)
• 6-Sigma Green belt (desirable)
• 5+ years' experience leading production & manufacturing transformations (Essential)
• Proficient user of MRP/ERP systems (Ideally have been involved in a recent system implementation)
• Project management experience
• IOSH Managing safely certificate (NEBOSH Desirable)

Salary and benefits:

• Up to £80,000 (depending on experience)
• Competitive bonus scheme up to 40% depending on personal and company performance
• Flexible working hours (37.5 Hours per week)
• 4-Hour minimum day (2hrsxAM & 2xhrsPM)
• Monday to Thursday - 08:15am to 17:00pm
• Friday - 08:15am to 12:45pm
• 33 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
• 10% Combined Pension
• BUPA Medical Insurance for immediate family
• Salary sacrifice vehicle scheme after 12-Months of employment

To apply for the Head of Production role, please click "Apply Now" and attach an updated copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information.