Manufacturing Director

Cardiff

£80,000 - £115,00 per annum + pension, bonus and more.

We are partnering with a leading international manufacturer that operates within a highly regulated and quality-focused environment. The organisation is renowned for its strong culture, investment in operational excellence, and commitment to delivering world-class products to customers across global markets

Salary & Benefits:

• A starting salary of up to £80,000 - £115,000
• Enhanced company pension
• up to 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site car parking

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operational Excellence functions across a complex regulated production environment, supporting multiple product streams and manufacturing technologies.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost through the implementation of continuous improvement methodologies, performance management systems, and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Deliver sustained operational performance improvements across key metrics including customer service, productivity, asset utilisation, yield, and overall operational effectiveness.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders including Supply Chain, Quality, Facilities, and EHS teams to identify opportunities, remove constraints, and execute strategic improvement initiatives.
• Lead engineering teams in enhancing manufacturing capability, equipment reliability, process robustness, technology implementation, and operational readiness.
• Foster strong collaboration across internal functions and external partners to improve end-to-end operational performance and customer responsiveness.
• Develop, coach, and inspire high-performing teams, building leadership capability, succession strength, employee engagement, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Degree-qualified in a Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, Scientific, or related discipline, or equivalent leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading manufacturing and engineering functions within a complex, fast-paced operational environment.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering operational improvement, building high-performing teams, and driving business results through effective leadership.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to manage complex challenges and implement practical, sustainable solutions.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions and levels.

Please contact Kieran Russell for any questions.