Head of Manufacturing
CV-LibraryWirral, Metropolitan Borough of WirralpermanentPosted: 5 September 2026
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Birkenhead, Wirral | Permanent, Full-Time
Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader ready to take charge of a dynamic, growing plant?
This is a pivotal, hands-on leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director. You'll take ownership of day-to-day plant operations, driving productivity, quality, safety and continuous improvement while leading a diverse team of permanent and agency staff.
What You'll Be Doing
* Providing visionary, hands-on leadership across all plant operations
* Delivering sustained improvements in productivity, quality and efficiency against business KPIs
* Leading, motivating and developing a diverse workforce of permanent and agency operators
* Working cross-functionally with engineering, quality, technical and finance teams
* Championing Lean Six Sigma and embedding a culture of continuous improvement
* Managing HR processes including appraisals, capability reviews and disciplinary/grievance matters
* Upholding rigorous health, safety and environmental standards
* Managing operational budgets and addressing variances proactively
* Partnering with engineering on process improvement and capital projects
* Balancing competing priorities to maximise machine utilisation and output
What We're Looking For
* A proven track record in operations management within manufacturing
* A strong engineering background — Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical
* Demonstrated leadership of both permanent and agency teams
* Hands-on experience applying Lean Six Sigma to drive real, measurable results
* Solid experience managing HR-related processes
* Excellent communication and decision-making skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
* Previous experience as part of a Senior Leadership Team
Birkenhead, Wirral | Permanent, Full-Time
Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader ready to take charge of a dynamic, growing plant?
This is a pivotal, hands-on leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director. You'll take ownership of day-to-day plant operations, driving productivity, quality, safety and continuous improvement while leading a diverse team of permanent and agency staff.
What You'll Be Doing
* Providing visionary, hands-on leadership across all plant operations
* Delivering sustained improvements in productivity, quality and efficiency against business KPIs
* Leading, motivating and developing a diverse workforce of permanent and agency operators
* Working cross-functionally with engineering, quality, technical and finance teams
* Championing Lean Six Sigma and embedding a culture of continuous improvement
* Managing HR processes including appraisals, capability reviews and disciplinary/grievance matters
* Upholding rigorous health, safety and environmental standards
* Managing operational budgets and addressing variances proactively
* Partnering with engineering on process improvement and capital projects
* Balancing competing priorities to maximise machine utilisation and output
What We're Looking For
* A proven track record in operations management within manufacturing
* A strong engineering background — Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical
* Demonstrated leadership of both permanent and agency teams
* Hands-on experience applying Lean Six Sigma to drive real, measurable results
* Solid experience managing HR-related processes
* Excellent communication and decision-making skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
* Previous experience as part of a Senior Leadership Team