Head of Manufacturing - Marshalls Building Products

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Head of Manufacturing - Marshalls Building Products
Field based with a base at Ranskill
Competitive Salary, Car allowance and Bonus

Marshalls is the UK's leading hard landscaping, building and roofing products supplier.

You can find our products in homes and gardens across the country and alongside some of the most famous landmarks in the UK. We're particularly proud to have paved every location on the Monopoly Board! We have a rich heritage and years of technical expertise and market-leading innovation, focusing on ‘creating better spaces’.

What’s the mission?

Focusing on our Building Products Divisio n we’re looking for a brand-new Head of Manufacturing. This is a rare and exciting opportunity within our Senior Management team, where you can have an immediate impact, lead, and drive our manufacturing operations to new heights.

Reporting to our Group Manufacturing Director, Simon, you’ll be accountable for all operational activities, including full P&L responsibility, developing strategic initiatives, ensuring operational excellence, enhancing efficiency, and continuing to ensure the highest quality across our 9 nationwide Marshalls Building Products Manufacturing sites.

People are at the heart of what we do, and the leadership of our dedicated work force is key to the success of this role. You’ll take on the leadership of 4 direct reports. We’ll look to you to consider strategic direction, talent development, collaboration and take on resource management.

All of this is underpinned by a fostering of a strong safety culture, with a drive for continuous improvement consistent with safely regulations and environmental standards.

We see this as a great opportunity, and can’t wait to welcome a new, eager and engaging leader to the team. If you’re looking for a job where you can make it your own, add value and a clear vision then it’ll be a great match.

Skills and experiences we’re looking for:

• Proven background of successful leadership in manufacturing operations, with at least 5+ years of experience in a senior management role.
• Deep understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong business insight with the ability to align strategies with overall objectives.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead and collaborate.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple manufacturing facilities across different locations.
• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards.
• The ability and evidence of commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Proven track record of driving operational excellence and cost/budget control.
• Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and prioritise initiatives.
• Experience of leading and delivering change within a unionised environment.
• Familiarity of managing capital programmes.
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field would be ideal.
• An advanced degree or MBA would be great but isn’t essential.
• Project management experience is a bonus.
• And finally, knowledge of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) would be a great advantage.

The Benefits Include:

• A company car or cash allowance
• Self and Spouse BUPA Healthcare
• Company Bonus Scheme
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Development opportunities
• 5% employer-matched pension scheme
• Health care cash plan – support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs, and many more!
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption pay and leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount on Marshalls and Marley products
• Retailer discounts
• Marshalls Wellbeing Centre
• Share purchase scheme
• Life assurance

Equal Opportunities Whoever you are and whatever your background, you’ll find a fair and supportive workplace. You are unique and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work, every day. We’re committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical necessity – it’s the right thing to do! We want our team to reflect the diverse nature of society and the communities we serve. Marley is a workplace where you are valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself!

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