Manufacturing Director £90,000 - £105,000 basic salary Incentive plan – 30% Car allowance c£6,000 per annum Pension – 5% employer contribution Life assurance and family health care cover 25 days leave + public holidays Relocation support negotiable Location: South Lanarkshire, Scotland ATA Search is working for a multi-site and £multi-million manufacturing business supplying a range of market-leading products to various market sectors. Boasting annual sales of over £30m, they are at the forefront of excellent manufacturing processes and driven by strategic growth, both organic and through acquisition. Well established and identified as a market leader in their field, this company sets the standard by employee satisfaction, excellent customer service and providing a product that is unrivalled by their competition. Employee engagement is key to their success with a low staff turnover and loyal workforce. Aside from this, the group is driven by sustainability and improvement projects significantly reducing their carbon footprint and energy consumption. As a result of a restructuring within the business, this company is looking to recruit a strategic but hands-on Manufacturing Director to lead all plant activities whilst working closely with the Board of Directors on strategic growth plans. For further information on this confidential assignment, please email an up-to-date CV and contact number to Key Accountabilities: Reporting to the Managing Director, you will lead all manufacturing and plant-based activities including full P&L control for the site Manage, lead, guide and mentor the senior leadership team of up to 5 direct reports and a total of 250 staff on-site Lead projects related to employee engagement, succession planning and futureproofing the organisation To work closely with HR, finance and operations to drive efficiency and operational improvements Day-to-day management of the manufacturing function of the business and to drive continuous improvement by working to become a World Class Manufacturing site Manage day-to-day activities around technical changes, material, engineering, flow and continuous improvement Day-to-day management and the performance of the plant and technical improvements via regular team engagement Manage the business against operational KPIs and ensure they are met and exceeded - SQDCP Budget planning and setting targets and KPIs with your team and subsequently, their teams Actively engaged in team-based practical problem-solving issues and supporting the team related to quality, material, machine downtime, finance, HR etc. and ensuring corrective actions are executed Budget management – Managing labour and materials for the factory Requirements: An operations-type background either as a Manufacturing Director, Operations Director, Production Director, Plant Director, Factory Director, General Manager, Head of or a related background Experienced in working in a volume manufacturing environment producing technical products A suitable qualification - BSc/BA in business administration, engineering, science, or relevant field; MSc/MA is preferred A hands-on and strategic individual with a history in leadership management, employee engagement and change management An expert and track record in executing lean and continuous improvement projects You must demonstrate P&L management expertise of a £multi-million site Collaborative, democratic and someone who can command authority You will have full autonomy to manage the department as you see fit. As a progressive organisation that is driven by growth, there will be numerous opportunities for you to progress within the larger group. How to apply: Please click “apply” or for further information or please contact Ajay Bhella at ATA Search by emailing an up-to-date copy of your CV to ATA Search specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and General Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website. By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website. ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation