Senior Head of Production

Senior Head of Production
CO Manufacturing
Wakefield
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Mon – Fri, 40 hours per week

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Head of Production to lead and develop our manufacturing operation at our Wakefield headquarters.

Reporting into the Managing Director, this is a senior leadership position responsible for setting the direction, standards and performance of the production function across the business. Leading a team of Production Managers and departmental leaders, you will ensure the operation is aligned to business objectives, customer demand and future growth plans.

This role is less about managing the day to day activities of the factory floor and more about providing the strategic leadership, structure and operational framework that enables production teams to perform at their best.

You will be responsible for developing capability across the management team, driving operational excellence and ensuring the business continues to improve productivity, quality, service and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Production Management team, creating a high performing and accountable cultureSet the strategic direction of the manufacturing operation in line with business objectivesOwn production performance across the facility, ensuring targets for output, quality, efficiency and delivery are achievedDevelop and implement operational plans to support business growth, capacity requirements and future investmentEstablish, monitor and drive key performance indicators across all manufacturing departmentsWork closely with senior leadership to align production capability with commercial objectives and customer demandChampion continuous improvement initiatives, embedding best practice and operational excellence throughout the businessIdentify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste and optimise manufacturing processesLead succession planning and management development programmes across production teamsEnsure effective communication and collaboration between production, planning, quality, maintenance and logistics functionsSupport the evaluation and implementation of new equipment, technology and manufacturing processesMaintain high standards of health, safety, quality and compliance throughout the operation

What We Are Looking For

Proven experience in a senior manufacturing leadership role such as Head of Production, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager or Production DirectorStrong experience leading through Production Managers and departmental leadersBackground within window, door, fenestration or a similar manufacturing environmentDemonstrable success in improving operational performance, productivity and efficiencyStrong commercial awareness with the ability to balance service, quality and cost objectivesExperience implementing continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principlesExcellent leadership, coaching and people development skillsStrategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into operational plansStrong analytical and problem solving capability with a data driven approach to decision makingExperience supporting business growth, change management and operational transformation

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