https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-of-manufacturing-elevation-recruitment-group--dc21e957-69dc-4aa1-b804-81f8fd026912 RSS feed for Head of Manufacturing at Elevation Recruitment Group. en-gb Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:59:13 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-of-manufacturing-elevation-recruitment-group--dc21e957-69dc-4aa1-b804-81f8fd026912 https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-of-manufacturing-elevation-recruitment-group--dc21e957-69dc-4aa1-b804-81f8fd026912 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:51:46 GMT Location: Leeds | Salary: 60000.00-60000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | Elevation Recruitment Group is working with a well established manufacturing business in Leeds to appoint a Head of Manufacturing. The business has strong heritage, a clear growth plan, and is investing in the people and systems to support it.Reporting to the Operations Director, you will take strategic ownership of the manufacturing function, covering production, upholstery and the wider operational teams. This is a role for someone who wants to shape the direction of a manufacturing operation, not just run it day to day.What you''ll be doing:Set the manufacturing strategy and lead its delivery across the siteLead, mentor and develop the senior management team, driving succession planning and building a leadership pipeline across the operationDrive Lean deployment and continuous improvement, embedding a high-performance cultureOwn capacity and investment planning, including new technology and automationLead a zero-harm safety culture, with proactive risk management across all manufacturing areasWork closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, HR and NPD to deliver the wider business planWhat we''re looking for:A track record leading large, multi-disciplinary manufacturing ope... Permanent