Interim Head of Manufacturing

Interim Head of Manufacturing Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Interim Head of Manufacturing to provide leadership across a growing manufacturing operation during an important period of development. This is a broad, hands-on leadership role with responsibility for manufacturing performance, frontline leadership, operational structure and continuous improvement. The appointment is initially being made on an interim basis, although there may be scope for the role to become permanent for the right individual. Working closely with the senior leadership team, the Interim Head of Manufacturing will provide experienced oversight across production while helping to strengthen the production supervision tier, create greater clarity around roles and responsibilities, and establish the measures, disciplines and management routines required within a scaling manufacturing environment. The site operates a combination of continuous and manual production processes and requires an experienced manufacturing leader who can quickly understand the operation, establish credibility and translate expectations into practical improvements across the shop floor. The role The Interim Head of Manufacturing will be responsible for: Providing leadership and direction across day-to-day manufacturing operations Leading, coaching and developing the production supervision team Reviewing and strengthening the structure, responsibilities and accountabilities across manufacturing Establishing ..... full job details .....