Head of Manufacturing

Head of Manufacturing

Banbridge

£70,000 - £75,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a high-growth engineering manufacturer as Head of Manufacturing. This is a senior leadership role offering the chance to shape manufacturing strategy, lead multi-site operations, and drive operational excellence within a fast-scaling business.

The Role

You will take full ownership of the manufacturing function across multiple sites, leading teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role combines strategic leadership with hands on operational involvement, requiring a strong presence across the shop floor and close engagement with production teams.

This is a high-impact role suited to someone from an engineering or manufacturing background who thrives in fast paced, growth focused environments and enjoys building high performing teams.

Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and develop multi-site manufacturing operations
• Set clear direction and drive a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement
• Build and mentor a strong leadership team including Production Managers and Supervisors

Operational Delivery

• Oversee production planning, capacity, and resource management
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, safely, and to the highest quality standards
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks and operational challenges

Operational Excellence

• Drive efficiency, productivity, and cost control across all sites
• Implement and lead Lean / continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain high standards across health & safety, quality, and compliance

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with planning, quality, commercial, and engineering teams
• Support alignment between manufacturing and wider business objectives
• Engage with senior stakeholders to support business growth and delivery

Continuous Improvement & Growth

• Lead initiatives to scale operations and improve performance
• Drive innovation and implement smarter ways of working
• Embed a culture of ongoing improvement and operational excellence

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior manufacturing or operations leadership role
• Strong background within engineering or manufacturing environments
• Experience leading multi-site operations and large teams
• Demonstrated success in process improvement and operational efficiency
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and influence teams
• Experience working in fast-paced or high-growth environments

Desirable

• Experience with Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence frameworks
• Experience supporting business growth or scaling operations

Key Skills

• Strong leadership with a hands on, "boots on the ground" approach
• Excellent planning, organisational, and decision making ability
• Ability to manage complexity and drive results across multiple sites
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, solutions focused mindset with a focus on delivery

What's on Offer

• £70,000 - £75,000 salary
• Monday to Friday working pattern with early finish on Fridays
• Opportunity to lead and shape multi-site manufacturing operations
• High-growth business with strong long term career potential
• Key leadership role with real influence across the organisation