An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading global manufacturer of nickel alloys at their European production facility in Herefordshire on a full time permanent basis. The role is accountable for leading and motivating production teams to deliver on-time, high-quality output while ensuring a safe, efficient, and continuously improving working environment.

What You Can Expect

• A leadership role within a world-class manufacturing operation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Responsibility for developing and managing Production Supervisors, Team Leaders, and Operators.
• Involvement in lean manufacturing and process improvement projects.
• A culture that promotes Zero Harm, Zero Defects, and continuous improvement.
• The chance to influence efficiency, safety, and quality across a critical production area.

What You Will Be Doing

• Leading, motivating, and engaging teams through clear communication, shop floor presence, and structured team briefings.
• Ensuring adherence to daily production plans and achieving delivery, quality, and cost targets.
• Driving internal and external quality improvements, cost efficiency measures, and on-time delivery to customer requirements.
• Analysing labour costs and supporting Supervisors in managing staffing levels and labour allocation across the plant.
• Managing recruitment, training, performance appraisals, and career development of team members.
• Overseeing HSE compliance, including risk assessments, accident investigations, and promoting safe systems of work.
• Applying Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement tools (SPC, FMEA, 6S, Lean Sigma) to improve processes.
• Acting as area owner for 6S and Zero Harm, ensuring risks are reduced using structured PDCA methodology.
• Supporting preventative maintenance planning and attending planned maintenance review meetings.
• Managing employee relations, including grievances, disciplinaries, and return-to-work interviews in partnership with HR.
• Building effective working relationships with union representatives.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering, manufacturing, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in production or manufacturing leadership.
• Formal leadership or management training/qualification.
• Strong organisational and managerial skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Proven experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of management systems and standards (ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS18001).
• Demonstrated ability to deploy business objectives into clear day-to-day actions.
• Skilled in people management, budget control, and process improvement.
• Continuous improvement mindset with ability to challenge and improve existing processes.

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