Head of Manufacturing
Posted 1 week ago by Romans Recruitment Group Ltd
£70,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Hertfordshire
Summary: The Head of Manufacturing will lead a dynamic manufacturing department in Bishops Stortford, Herts, focusing on enhancing efficiency and quality across various processes. This role requires a leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, ensuring that production runs smoothly while fostering a culture of accountability within the team. The position offers significant ownership and influence over departmental operations, with opportunities for innovation and development. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping the future of the manufacturing processes and team dynamics.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
Key Skills:
- 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)
Salary (Rate): £70,000/year
City: Bishops Stortford
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Head of Manufacturing – Job Description
Location: Bishops Stortford, Herts
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