Head of Manufacturing Operations
Recruiter: Michael Page
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £75,000 - £95,000 + benefits
Application date: 3rd Dec 2025
About Our Client
My client is a growing manufacturer based in the wider Sheffield area. They specialise in a bespoke product range with a short turn-around from order to installation, and they are now looking for a Head of Manufacturing to take them from strength to strength. With a continuous production line, creating bespoke products; quality and on time in full delivery are the key metrics for this business. This appointment will be pivotal in developing and enabling their continued growth, so the ability to think outside the box, and not being afraid to roll your sleeves up are key characteristics that will play an important part in this role
Job Description
• Head up a team of c.60 people across manufacturing, engineering, distribution and installation
• Recruit, train, coach and develop this team to perform to the best of their abilities
• Help install a new ERP system to improve business capability
• Develop and monitor a suite of KPIs to enable business success
• Review manufacturing procedures to drive efficiencies, costs, quality and delivery
The Successful Applicant
The successful Head of Manufacturing will have:
• Proven experience in a similar role
• Ideally exposure to joinery, cabinet or furniture manufacturing within a continuous/bespoke production process
• A data-driven mindset
• Knowledge of working with ERP or MRP systems
• An innovative and customer focussed approach
• Strong people leadership skills at all levels within a business
What’s on Offer
• Salary of £75-95k, depending on experience
• Competitive wider benefits package