Reed Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading Engineering & Manufacturing company 

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for driving efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement? We are seeking a dynamic Managing Director to take full ownership of our manufacturing facility, ensuring smooth production flow, exceptional standards, and on-time delivery for our customers.

About the Role

As Managing Director you will oversee all day-to-day manufacturing activities, leading teams across production, quality, logistics, and maintenance. You will ensure the plant operates safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards while implementing initiatives that enhance performance and support business growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing daily production operations, including planning, scheduling, and resource deployment
• Leading, mentoring, and developing supervisors and production teams
• Ensuring compliance with quality, regulatory, and Health & Safety standards
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and enhance efficiency
• Overseeing inventory control, procurement coordination, and logistics
• Ensuring machinery maintenance programmes are delivered effectively to maximise uptime
• Driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across the facility

What We’re Looking For

• 7–10+ years’ manufacturing operations experience (steel fabrication or heavy industry preferred)
• Proven leadership experience in a factory or production environment
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Good understanding of fabrication processes including cutting, welding, and assembly
• Experience using ERP systems and production planning tools
• A strong commitment to HSE standards and operational efficiency

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead operations in a growing and respected industrial business
• A role where your leadership and ideas will have a direct impact
• Supportive environment focused on excellence, improvement, and teamwork
• Working for a leading manufacturing company with a emphasis on quality and a world class product