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Head of Production

Ref: 363169

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

£70,000 | £550 per day

  • Permanent / Contract
  • Operational Excellence
  • Strategic Management
  • Cost Efficiency

About the candidate

An accomplished Head of Production with a rich background in the manufacturing and technical production sectors, notably within high-demand environments such as technical manufacturing, printing, and healthcare supplies. Over the past decade, this candidate has demonstrated a strong ability to drive significant operational improvements, achieve growth objectives, and manage complex projects in various high-stakes settings. Their career has spanned roles where they have been responsible for stabilising and enhancing site performance, significantly improving EBITDA, and successfully managing operations with substantial turnover.

Notably, this candidate has a proven track record of achieving exceptional operational metrics which include elevating OTIF from 73% to 98%, reducing production waste, and spearheading a £3 million CAPEX project. Their strategic acumen is complemented by a hands-on approach and a deep understanding of business improvement, cost reduction, and personnel management across multiple high-profile management positions.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Reduction and Revenue Improvement: Achieved a £1 million annual saving through meticulous management of customer returns and initiated a £3 million CAPEX project aligned with strategic growth objectives.
  • Metric Improvements: Improved EBITDA from 3.5% to 13.5% and consistently achieved an OTIF of 98%, demonstrating reliable and substantial performance enhancements.
  • Leadership and Turnaround: Successfully stabilised and turned around site performance, spearheading strategy implementation and managing large teams to drive business objectives.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Management: Skilled in crafting and executing growth strategies, achieving operational excellence, and leading high-performance teams across diverse manufacturing settings.
  • Project Leadership: Demonstrated proficiency in overseeing large-scale CAPEX projects, integrating quality, cost, and time metrics to deliver on business objectives.
  • Operational Improvement: Specialized in optimising production lines and procedures, significantly improving key performance indicators such as EBITDA, OTIF, and audit results.