Production Manager / Director

• Recruit, coach, mentor and develop future leaders, building strong succession plans across the organisation.
• Provide inspirational leadership to production managers and operational teams, creating a high-performance culture based on trust, ownership and accountability.
• Establish clear performance expectations through robust KPI management and disciplined execution.
• Drive operational excellence by implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Optimise manufacturing performance through process parameterisation, data-driven decision making and production standardisation.
• Deliver improvements in productivity, OEE, quality, cost efficiency, waste reduction and customer service.
• Lead complex business transformation programmes, including organisational change, process redesign, automation and digital manufacturing initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance and Commercial teams to achieve business objectives.
• Ensure the highest standards of Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental compliance.
• Build strong relationships with international stakeholders and contribute to the global manufacturing strategy.

International Manufacturing CompanyLead Transformation. Build High-Performing Teams. Deliver Operational Excellence

You are an authentic leader who naturally inspires others while maintaining high expectations and delivering measurable business results.

You bring:

• Significant leadership experience within complex manufacturing environments.
• Proven success in managing large production organisations through people, not hierarchy.
• Outstanding people leadership, coaching and talent development capabilities.
• Strong experience managing manufacturing performance through KPIs, operational discipline and effective execution.
• Excellent understanding of production process optimisation and manufacturing parameterisation.
• Extensive knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies, including Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, TPM, SMED, 5S, Visual Management and Value Stream Mapping.
• Experience leading business transformation, operational turnaround or greenfield manufacturing projects.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across international organisations.
• Fluency in English, enabling effective collaboration within a global environment.

The position offers a competitive salary and additional benefits, including a company car.