Head Of Manufacturing

Milton Keynes

About the Role

Join a business leading the development of powerful, compact electric powertrains.
Supporting road, track, marine, aerospace, and off-highway sectors.
Delivering high-performance motors and inverters, designed and built in-house.

Role Overview

Lead Production and Manufacturing Engineering within Operations.
Drive efficient, high-quality, on-time manufacturing delivery.
Manage and develop a team of leaders and technical specialists.
Collaborate across engineering, programmes, finance, and commercial teams.
Support DFM, cost modelling, and scalable production growth.
Embed best-in-class processes and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead & Shape Manufacturing

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Take ownership of manufacturing performance, capability, and growth

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Influence strategy and play a key role in shaping the future of production

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Introduce best-in-class assembly and production methods

Drive Innovation & Improvement

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Champion continuous improvement across processes, cost, and efficiency

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Lead DFM and collaborate closely with Engineering to optimise designs for production

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Introduce new technologies and smarter ways of working

Commercial Impact

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Support project costing and help win new business through competitive manufacturing solutions

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Contribute to make vs. buy decisions and overall production strategy

Quality & Performance

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Ensure high standards of quality, traceability, and compliance

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Use data and KPIs to drive performance and deliver measurable improvements

Inspire & Develop Teams

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Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing manufacturing team

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Build capability, support development, and create a positive team culture

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Manage workload, priorities, and performance effectively

Operational Excellence

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Oversee production planning, MRP systems, and workflow efficiency

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Ensure on-time delivery and consistent, high-quality output

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Continuously improve reliability and manufacturing performance

Health, Safety & Environment

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Promote a strong safety-first culture across all operations

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Ensure compliance and proactive risk management

What You'll Bring

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A passion for manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement

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Strong leadership with the ability to influence and inspire teams

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A hands-on, solutions-focused mindset with commercial awareness

If this looks like a role that coudl be of interest then please get in touch