Manufacturing Director
CV-LibraryCF2, Cardiff, South GlamorganpermanentPosted: 26 August 2026
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Location: South Wales
Salary: Circa £115,000 + 20% bonus + wider benefits
We are supporting a well-established manufacturing organisation in the appointment of a Manufacturing Director to lead the site through an exciting period of transformation, operational improvement and future growth.
This is a significant strategic leadership appointment requiring a genuine change agent someone who can establish a clear vision for the operation, inspire and engage teams at every level, and successfully deliver sustainable transformational change across a complex, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The Role:
The Manufacturing Director will provide strategic leadership across Manufacturing Operations and Engineering, with key responsibilities including:
* Developing and executing the long-term manufacturing and operational strategy.
* Leading major transformation and change programmes, taking people on the journey and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
* Providing inspirational leadership to a sizeable manufacturing organisation and developing a high-performing senior leadership team.
* Driving measurable improvements across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, OEE and Productivity.
* Providing strategic direction across Engineering, reliability, CAPEX, automation and future manufacturing capability.
* Building greater accountability, engagement and ownership throughout the operation.
* Working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure manufacturing strategy supports wider business objectives and future growth.
About You:
We are looking for an accomplished senior manufacturing leader with a demonstrable track record of transforming operations and delivering results through people.
You will ideally bring:
* Director-level or significant senior leadership experience within a fast-paced, automated manufacturing environment.
* A proven track record of delivering substantial change, transformation and operational improvement.
* Strong leadership experience spanning both Operations and Engineering.
* Experience developing senior leaders and building high-performing teams.
* Strong Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence credentials.
* The ability to create a compelling vision, secure buy-in and successfully embed cultural change.
* A strategic mindset combined with the ability to translate strategy into measurable operational results.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Manufacturing Director who wants to make a genuine impact, shape the future direction of a major manufacturing operation and lead a significant transformation agenda.
If you are an experienced Manufacturing Director, Operations Director or senior manufacturing leader with a strong Engineering background, please get in touch for a confidential conversation
Location: South Wales
Salary: Circa £115,000 + 20% bonus + wider benefits
We are supporting a well-established manufacturing organisation in the appointment of a Manufacturing Director to lead the site through an exciting period of transformation, operational improvement and future growth.
This is a significant strategic leadership appointment requiring a genuine change agent someone who can establish a clear vision for the operation, inspire and engage teams at every level, and successfully deliver sustainable transformational change across a complex, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The Role:
The Manufacturing Director will provide strategic leadership across Manufacturing Operations and Engineering, with key responsibilities including:
* Developing and executing the long-term manufacturing and operational strategy.
* Leading major transformation and change programmes, taking people on the journey and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
* Providing inspirational leadership to a sizeable manufacturing organisation and developing a high-performing senior leadership team.
* Driving measurable improvements across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, OEE and Productivity.
* Providing strategic direction across Engineering, reliability, CAPEX, automation and future manufacturing capability.
* Building greater accountability, engagement and ownership throughout the operation.
* Working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure manufacturing strategy supports wider business objectives and future growth.
About You:
We are looking for an accomplished senior manufacturing leader with a demonstrable track record of transforming operations and delivering results through people.
You will ideally bring:
* Director-level or significant senior leadership experience within a fast-paced, automated manufacturing environment.
* A proven track record of delivering substantial change, transformation and operational improvement.
* Strong leadership experience spanning both Operations and Engineering.
* Experience developing senior leaders and building high-performing teams.
* Strong Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence credentials.
* The ability to create a compelling vision, secure buy-in and successfully embed cultural change.
* A strategic mindset combined with the ability to translate strategy into measurable operational results.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Manufacturing Director who wants to make a genuine impact, shape the future direction of a major manufacturing operation and lead a significant transformation agenda.
If you are an experienced Manufacturing Director, Operations Director or senior manufacturing leader with a strong Engineering background, please get in touch for a confidential conversation