Head of Manufacturing
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Position Overview & Specifications
Head of Manufacturing
Do you want a role heading up manufacturing, with opportunities for career progression, working for a growing food manufacturer in the UK?
Role: Operations Manager
Location: North West/Lancashire/Merseyside
Salary: c90k + car & usual benefits
The Candidate:
- Do you have experience of leading Operations on a fast-paced, food manufacturing site?
- Can you clearly demonstrate experience of leading high performing and engaged teams?
- Examples of improvements made through your teams and a stable career.
- Ideally, are you educated to degree level or equivalent in a business or manufacturing or engineering subject?
If you can answer “yes” to the above questions, please read on….
The Role includes:
- This is a key role within the site leadership team and will own, control, and develop the Operations function to ensure the required results.
- Ability to effectively lead and engage the teams through change management programmes.
- To manage, develop an efficient operation in line with the site plan and key business performance indicators.
- To own the development and implementation of the Operations strategy and plans in line with the Site strategy.
- Always demonstrate visible leadership for the teams and in line with Company Values.
- Work with the Operations, Engineering and Technical teams to ensure a culture of continuous improvement that is common-place and working effectively and collaboratively.
What will you get?
- A company that is a leader in their field and that has an excellent reputation.
- Opportunities exist to progress and grow with the business.
To apply for this role, please e-mail a copy of your CV quoting ref CH/12905 to Carole Hearn for a confidential discussion, please contact on 0161 832 7463.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £90,000.00 per year
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 28/04/2023
Reference ID: CH/12905
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Head of Manufacturing roles across Silven Recruitment Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £90,000 - £90,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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