Job Description

An transformation led operational leadership role, this Head of Manufacturing position leads manufacturing operations within the aerospace and defence sector. Based in Birmingham we require a professional with a strategic mindset to drive efficiency and operational excellence.
The Head of Manufacturing is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the COO, with full accountability for multiple value streams and all SQDCP metrics. You will lead a large team of approximately 120 employees through direct reports including production and process leaders, driving operational excellence and enabling a multi-year growth plan.Key Responsibilities

• Shape and lead a high-performance culture across manufacturing operations.
• Develop and implement Continuous Improvement strategies to optimise efficiency and capacity.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering and Quality leadership to align strategy and execution.
• Drive best-in-class inventory management and production planning.
• Champion world-class Health & Safety standards across all operations.

Outstanding opportunity for a strong operational leaderA great time to join this market leading manufacturer
A successful Head of Manufacturing should have:

• A dynamic, forward-thinking leader with a proven track record in manufacturing transformation.
• Experience in highly regulated or safety-critical product environments.
• Strong expertise in Lean principles and operational excellence.
• Demonstrable success in driving systems, processes, and cultural change to deliver efficiency and scalability.
• Quality-focused with the ability to lead complex processes in a compliance-driven environment.
• Ambitious and motivated to play a key role in large-scale transformation within a senior leadership capacity.

This leading manufacturer of safety-critical, highly regulated products is entering an exciting phase of transformation and growth. With an ambitious leadership team and an innovative, product-led strategy, the business is committed to delivering world-class manufacturing solutions to a blue-chip customer base.

• Competitive executive-level salary
• Car allowance or company car
• Generous leadership benefits package
• Opportunity to shape the future of a growing, innovative organisation

Skills Required