HEGS PHE Ltd and Piper Services Ltd are specialist engineering and manufacturing businesses delivering complex fabrication, process pipework, pressure systems and engineered solutions to customers across a range of industrial sectors.
As part of the Ropsley Group, we are investing significantly in our manufacturing capability and are seeking an exceptional Manufacturing Director to lead the next phase of our operational development.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader to shape the future of two established engineering businesses by driving operational excellence, developing high-performing teams and delivering transformational change.
Reporting to the Operations Director, the Manufacturing Director will provide strategic leadership across multiple manufacturing sites, taking overall responsibility for manufacturing performance, operational excellence and organisational capability.
This is a highly influential executive role where you will develop and deliver the manufacturing strategy, improve operational performance and build the systems, processes and leadership capability required to support ambitious growth plans.
Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will ensure our manufacturing operations continue to deliver the highest standards of safety, quality, productivity, customer satisfaction and commercial performance.
- Develop and deliver the Group Manufacturing Strategy across multiple manufacturing sites.
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Lead manufacturing operations to achieve world-class standards of safety, quality, delivery and cost.
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Drive operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Lead business transformation programmes, improving productivity, efficiency and manufacturing capability.
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Develop high-performing leadership teams through coaching, mentoring and succession planning.
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Manage manufacturing budgets and capital investment programmes to maximise commercial performance.
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Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.
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Work collaboratively with Engineering, Commercial, Projects and Supply Chain functions to deliver successful customer outcomes.
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Provide strategic leadership as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
You will be an accomplished manufacturing leader with significant experience operating within engineering, fabrication or heavy industrial manufacturing environments.
You will have a proven track record of delivering operational improvement, leading organisational change and developing high-performing teams across complex manufacturing operations.
You will also demonstrate:
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Strong strategic and commercial acumen.
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Experience leading multi-site manufacturing operations.
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Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
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A passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement.
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The ability to influence at executive and Board level.
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A commitment to developing people and creating a positive, high-performance culture.
This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing engineering group. You'll have the autonomy to shape manufacturing strategy, influence investment decisions and build a best-in-class manufacturing operation while working alongside an ambitious and supportive leadership team.
If you are looking for a role where you can leave a lasting legacy through operational excellence, transformational leadership and business growth, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV together with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Salary: Competitive executive salary, negotiable depending on skills, experience and qualifications, together with an attractive benefits package.
Reporting to the Operations Director, the Manufacturing Director will provide strategic leadership across the manufacturing operations of HEGS PHE Ltd and Piper Services Ltd, with responsibility for multiple manufacturing sites across Yorkshire and the North East. The role will lead the development and delivery of the Group's manufacturing strategy, driving operational excellence, business transformation and continuous improvement to ensure manufacturing operations consistently achieve the highest standards of safety, quality, delivery, productivity and commercial performance. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing manufacturing capability, supporting business growth and creating a high-performance culture across the organisation.
