Head of Manufacturing

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