Head of Production
| Posting date: | 15 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £80,000 to £85,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Profit Share & Other Excellent Benefits! |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 January 2026 |
| Location: | Deeside, Wales, CH5 2NU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Meridian Business Support |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 58721479 |
Summary
Head of Production – Manufacturing | £85,000 + Profit Share | North Wales (CH5 2NU)
Location: CH5 2NU, North Wales
Salary: £85,000 + Profit Share
Hours: Mon–Thu 07:30–16:15, Fri 07:00–13:30
One of the UK’s leading manufacturers is seeking an experienced Head of Production to lead operations and deliver world-class manufacturing standards at their North Wales facility.
The Role
- Full leadership responsibility for site operations and 50 employees
- Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with health & safety and quality standards
- Manage operational budgets and collaborate with Finance
- Shape supply chain strategy and lead change management
Skills & Experience
- Senior-level manufacturing leadership (e.g., Operations Manager, Plant Manager, Factory Manager, Production Director)
- Strong knowledge of modern production and packaging processes
- Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, problem-solving, and process improvement
- Commercially astute with excellent analytical and decision-making skills
- Exceptional communication and people management abilities
- Experience in construction or manufacturing environments essential
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary: £85,000 per annum + Profit Share
- Free onsite parking
- Company pension
- Weekends off
- Regular pay reviews
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Retail Discount Scheme
- Private Healthcare
- Positive, welcoming work environment
- Onsite canteen
Apply today and lead this production team to operational excellence!
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
Location: CH5 2NU, North Wales
Salary: £85,000 + Profit Share
Hours: Mon–Thu 07:30–16:15, Fri 07:00–13:30
One of the UK’s leading manufacturers is seeking an experienced Head of Production to lead operations and deliver world-class manufacturing standards at their North Wales facility.
The Role
- Full leadership responsibility for site operations and 50 employees
- Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with health & safety and quality standards
- Manage operational budgets and collaborate with Finance
- Shape supply chain strategy and lead change management
Skills & Experience
- Senior-level manufacturing leadership (e.g., Operations Manager, Plant Manager, Factory Manager, Production Director)
- Strong knowledge of modern production and packaging processes
- Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, problem-solving, and process improvement
- Commercially astute with excellent analytical and decision-making skills
- Exceptional communication and people management abilities
- Experience in construction or manufacturing environments essential
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary: £85,000 per annum + Profit Share
- Free onsite parking
- Company pension
- Weekends off
- Regular pay reviews
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Retail Discount Scheme
- Private Healthcare
- Positive, welcoming work environment
- Onsite canteen
Apply today and lead this production team to operational excellence!
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
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