Head of Manufacturing Operations

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Your new company
Due to continued business growth, we are supporting this unique manufacturing business to recruit a Head of Manufacturing Operations to lead and manage the UK operations across multiple manufacturing sites. This business has strong ties to the automotive industry, producing niche components for some of the world's largest automotive manufacturers.
Your new role
On your successful appointment, you will oversee the performance and operational outputs of the UK manufacturing sites, ensuring efficient cross-site co-ordination. You will lead, mentor and support the senior management team, ensuring effective leadership development and team performance. Driving continuous improvement by evaluating and optimising manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency, quality and cost-effectiveness.

Working closely with the senior management team, you will participate in the planning and long-term strategy with a focus on delivering operational excellence. You will report to the site Operations Director based in Norfolk, with 7 direct and 50+ indirect reports across multiple sites.

What you'll need to succeed
With a degree in business management or equivalent, you will have proven experience of leading teams across multiple manufacturing sites, with strong capabilities in coaching and developing others. You will have a strong understanding of manufacturing operations, engineering functions, business processes and operational management. Ideally with a background or strong knowledge of engineering and manufacturing within the automotive or aerospace sector.
What you'll get in return
An attractive salary, enhanced pension, healthcare, annual performance bonus, staff discounts and more.
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