Manufacturing Director
Recruiter: Michael Page
Location: Kent
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Application date: 8th Apr 2025
Our Client
Due to continued investment, growth and expansion an opportunity has become available for a Manufacturing Director to have responsibility for overseeing all manufacturing operations to ensure efficient production, quality control and cost-effective processes to keep the company at the forefront of their industry.
This role will drive manufacturing excellence through inspiring teams and building a culture of quality, innovation and continuous improvement across the Engineering and Manufacturing departments.
The role would suit an ambitious Operations / Manufacturing leader who wants to join a fast growth niche manufacturing company where upon success there is a clear opportunity in time to develop to become the Managing Director.
You will be joining a stable, well invested and growing company with a Managing Director who will offer excellent mentoring and support to help develop your career.
Job Description
· Lead, mentor and develop the production, production engineering and quality teams (circa 60 employees). You will also have responsibility for the health and safety function
· Continue to develop the operational strategy and approach to optimise operational efficiency / effectiveness and ensure compliance / certification within a safety critical industry
· Drive a culture of customer experience and continuous improvement across all areas of responsibility
· Ensure development opportunities for the teams through qualifications, skills development and mentoring providing guidance and an environment in which they can thrive and achieve their potential
· Optimise efficiency’s through cutting edge factory layout and to maximise operational productivity performance
· Be a key member of the leadership team encouraging a culture of continuous improvement throughout the business
The Successful Applicant
· Engineering degree/equivalent qualification.
· A wealth of experience in manufacturing operations and leading successful teams
· Leading abilities to inspire teams to achieve through mentoring. coaching and support
· Experience in implementing and driving through a culture of lean processing to optimise manufacturing processes.
· Project delivery experience optimising manufacturing processes through factory automation
· Working in a high precision industry where compliance and certifications are essential
· Knowledge of Safe Management of Manufacturing Operations (Safe Systems of Work
· Located within commuting distance of Head Office in Kent or ability to relocate
What’s on Offer
You will receive a competitive salary with broader benefits and the business.