Head of Manufacturing

Head of Manufacturing – Job Description

Location: Bishop's Stortford, Hert's Role Type: Full-time

The Opportunity

If you’re the kind of manufacturing leader who thrives on organised chaos, loves turning ideas into physical reality, and gets a buzz from seeing a team firing on all cylinders — this role has your name all over it.

You’ll take charge of a busy, fast-moving manufacturing department where no two days look the same. Your mission: bring clarity, structure, and high performance to everything that gets built. From workflow to CAD drawings, from materials to labour, from R&D to quality control — you’ll be the person who makes the whole machine run smoothly.

This is a role for someone who wants ownership, influence, and the chance to shape how a department operates.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a skilled manufacturing team and build a culture of accountability and pride

• Keep every job on track, on spec, and on time

• Create accurate CAD drawings that drive efficient, error‑free production

• Own labour, materials, and cost control like a pro

• Experiment, innovate, and help develop new products and processes

• Improve systems, streamline workflows, and reduce waste

• Maintain high quality standards and eliminate rework

• Provide quotes and help build a pricing system that actually makes sense

What You Bring

• Strong manufacturing or production leadership experience

• Confident CAD and technical drawing skills

• A love of structure, visibility, and organised processes

• Commercial awareness and a sharp eye for cost control

• Calm, solutions‑driven thinking — even when deadlines bite

• Experience in print, events, exhibitions, signage, or bespoke build (a big plus)

Why You’ll Love It

• A senior role where your decisions genuinely shape the department

• The chance to work on exciting UK and international projects

• A collaborative, supportive environment that values creativity and quality

• Real opportunities for growth, development, and progression

• Competitive salary and long-term career potential