Senior Head of Production

Senior Head of Production 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 culture • Set the strategic direction of the manufacturing operation in line with business objectives • Own production performance across the facility, ensuring targets for output, quality, efficiency and delivery are achieved • Develop and implement operational plans to support business growth, capacity requirements and future investment • Establish, monitor and drive key performance indicators across all manufacturing departments • Work closely with senior leadership to align production capability with commercial objectives and customer demand • Champion continuous improvement initiatives, embedding best practice and operational excellence throughout the business • Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste and optimise manufacturing processes • Lead succession planning and management development programmes across production teams • Ensure effective communication and collaboration between production, planning, quality, maintenance and logistics functions • Support the evaluation and implementation of new equipment, technology and manufacturing processes • Maintain 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 Director • Strong experience leading through Production Managers and departmental leaders • Background within window, door, fenestration or a similar manufacturing environment • Demonstrable success in improving operational performance, productivity and efficiency • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance service, quality and cost objectives • Experience implementing continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles • Excellent leadership, coaching and people development skills • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into operational plans • Strong analytical and problem solving capability with a data driven approach to decision making • Experience supporting business growth, change management and operational transformation How to apply: Ready to start your career with us? Apply with your CV. Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.