Head Of Manufacturing

Head of Manufacturing – Peterborough – Competitive Salary Plus bonuses

We are looking for a commercially astute Head of Manufacturing to help drive the next stage of growth for a scaling manufacturing business. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a function at a pivotal point — moving from established production into a more mature, higher‑throughput, and operationally excellent manufacturing operation.

As Head of Manufacturing, you will play a central role in shaping how the business scales, building the systems, processes, and teams required to support increasing demand. You will combine strategic leadership with hands‑on delivery, translating growth ambition into practical, repeatable manufacturing capability. Operating close to the operation while influencing senior decision‑making, this role offers genuine impact, visibility, and the chance to leave a lasting operational legacy.

Head of Manufacturing – Key Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for manufacturing performance across output, quality, cost, and delivery
• Design, implement, and refine scalable production processes to support increasing demand
• Lead production planning, workflow optimisation, and day‑to‑day operational control
• Monitor and improve capacity utilisation, identifying and resolving constraints and bottlenecks
• Champion continuous improvement through structured problem solving and LEAN methodologies
• Establish and maintain effective quality systems, reducing defects and rework
• Own manufacturing cost control and support margin improvement through operational insight
• Work cross‑functionally with technical, commercial, and support teams to align manufacturing with business objectives
• Develop and lead production teams, embedding clear accountability and high standards

Skills & Experience Required as Head of Manufacturing

• Proven experience in a senior manufacturing leadership role
• Strong background in process design, optimisation, and operational execution
• Demonstrated success scaling production in a growing or evolving environment
• Solid understanding of LEAN manufacturing and continuous improvement methods
• Experience implementing or running production systems and performance metrics
• Commercially aware, with experience managing cost, efficiency, and productivity
• Confident people leader with the ability to build and develop high‑performing teams
• Structured, analytical approach with a practical, delivery‑focused mindset

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Performance‑related bonus structure
• Opportunity to shape and lead the manufacturing function through its next phase of growth
• Stable, site‑based role with clear accountability and influence
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Free on‑site parking

If this Head of Manufacturing role sounds like a role that would match your skills and experience, we would love to hear from you and look forward to discussing your application in more detail.

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