Head Of Manufacturing
Head Of Manufacturing Milton Keynes About the Role Join a business leading the development of powerful, compact electric powertrains. Supporting road, track, marine, aerospace, and off-highway sectors. Delivering high-performance motors and inverters, designed and built in-house. Role Overview Lead Production and Manufacturing Engineering within Operations. Drive efficient, high-quality, on-time manufacturing delivery. Manage and develop a team of leaders and technical specialists. Collaborate across engineering, programmes, finance, and commercial teams. Support DFM, cost modelling, and scalable production growth. Embed best-in-class processes and continuous improvement. Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. Key Responsibilities: Lead & Shape Manufacturing * Take ownership of manufacturing performance, capability, and growth * Influence strategy and play a key role in shaping the future of production * Introduce best-in-class assembly and production methods Drive Innovation & Improvement * Champion continuous improvement across processes, cost, and efficiency * Lead DFM and collaborate closely with Engineering to optimise designs for production * Introduce new technologies and smarter ways of working Commercial Impact * Support project costing and help win new business through competitive manufacturing solutions * Contribute to make vs. buy decisions and overall production strategy Quality & Performance * Ensure high standards of quality, traceability, and compliance * Use data and KPIs to drive performance and deliver measurable improvements Inspire & Develop Teams * Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing manufacturing team * Build capability, support development, and create a positive team culture * Manage workload, priorities, and performance effectively Operational Excellence * Oversee production planning, MRP systems, and workflow efficiency * Ensure on-time delivery and consistent, high-quality output * Continuously improve reliability and manufacturing performance Health, Safety & Environment * Promote a strong safety-first culture across all operations * Ensure compliance and proactive risk management What You’ll Bring * A passion for manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement * Strong leadership with the ability to influence and inspire teams * A hands-on, solutions-focused mindset with commercial awareness If this looks like a role that coudl be of interest then please get in touch