Head of Manufacturing in Newton Aycliffe

Job description

We are seeking to recruit a strategic and operational Group Head of Manufacturing who provides leadership across sites and teams to deliver safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets. This role plays a pivotal part in Danesmoor’s transformation journey—developing people, processes, and technology to reach world-class manufacturing standards while building a strong, aligned culture across the business units.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop all manufacturing sites across the group.
• Promote and maintain Health & Safety standards/policies in all functions.
• Oversee budgets, resources, and planning across manufacturing and engineering.
• Use data and KPIs to optimise production performance, ensuring we meet demand with on time, quality products.
• Lead, mentor and develop site leadership teams through coaching and performance management, creating future-ready teams.
• Provide clear direction, accountability and feedback to support team development.
• Lead positive culture change, embody and embed our core values.
• Represent Manufacturing at Group level, providing insight and influence on business-critical decisions
• Drive the prioritisation and resourcing of strategic business initiatives
• Work with senior leadership to define and deliver long-term value across operations, customer experience, and profitability

Essential Requirements:

• Proven success in leading large operational teams across multiple sites
• Change and transformation leadership
• Strategic communication and presentation skills
• Project management with a track record of delivering measurable improvements
• Budget and cost management expertise
• Energy, resilience, and proactive decision-making
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and quick to adopt new technology
• Confident and self-assured
• Constructive challenger and skilled facilitator
• Inspires and engages at all levels
• Curious, perceptive, and committed to continuous learning
• Acts as a coach and mentor across the organisation
• Emotionally intelligent and people-focused leader

Desirable but not essential

• Relevant Degree in Operations, Engineering, or Business
• Multi-site manufacturing leadership experience
• Background in KBB industry
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Higher, or equivalent Lean Qualification.
• SAP ERP system experience

What we offer

• Competitive package dependant on skills, qualifications and experience

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newton Aycliffe

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

02-07-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English