Manufacturing Executive

Key Responsibilities Manufacturing Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Lead all manufacturing operations across multiple production departments.
• Drive operational excellence through structured manufacturing processes and best practice methodologies.
• Ensure efficient utilisation of labour, equipment, facilities and materials to maximise productivity.
• Deliver manufacturing performance aligned to business objectives and financial targets.
• Take ownership of manufacturing budgets, operational expenditure and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Promote a culture of accountability, ownership, collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Translate sales forecasts into achievable production and capacity plans.
• Oversee the development and execution of integrated production schedules across all manufacturing departments.
• Balance production capacity with customer demand to ensure optimal resource utilisation.
• Identify future capacity requirements and develop strategies to support business growth.
• Ensure manufacturing plans support On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) customer delivery objectives.
• Drive ERP system discipline to improve planning accuracy and operational visibility.

• Gain a thorough understanding of manufacturing processes and production flow across the facility.
• Monitor operational performance and proactively identify production bottlenecks.
• Implement solutions that improve throughput, reduce downtime and increase operational efficiency.
• Establish and monitor manufacturing KPIs and performance dashboards.
• Drive improvements in productivity, quality, equipment utilisation and manufacturing costs.
• Promote "First Time Right" manufacturing principles and waste elimination initiatives.

• Lead Lean Manufacturing and World Class Manufacturing initiatives across the operation.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and operational efficiencies.
• Drive continuous improvement projects that improve productivity, quality and employee engagement.
• Introduce manufacturing best practices aligned with business requirements.
• Improve material utilisation by reducing scrap, rework and process variation.
• Foster a culture of innovation and operational excellence throughout the business.

• Provide strategic oversight of Raw Material, Work-in-Progress and Finished Goods inventory.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through disciplined ERP utilisation and inventory controls.
• Monitor stock integrity, inventory movement and material availability.
• Improve inventory accuracy and reduce stock variances across manufacturing operations.
• Support effective inventory planning aligned to production requirements.

• Ensure manufacturing operations comply with all applicable health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Drive compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and environmental management standards.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of ISO 14001 where applicable.
• Ensure adherence to all company policies, statutory requirements and industry regulations.
• Promote a proactive safety culture focused on achieving zero harm across manufacturing operations.
• Work collaboratively with Executive Management to maintain governance and regulatory compliance.

• Lead, mentor and develop senior manufacturing leaders and production management teams.
• Build high-performing teams through coaching, succession planning and skills development.
• Drive employee engagement, accountability and performance management.
• Promote collaboration and teamwork across all operational departments.
• Identify critical skills gaps and implement development programmes to support future capability.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, operational discipline and leadership excellence.

• Develop and manage manufacturing operating budgets.
• Monitor operational costs and implement initiatives that improve profitability.
• Drive cost reduction through improved productivity, process optimisation and waste elimination.
• Support long-term manufacturing strategy and capital investment planning.
• Partner with Executive Leadership to align manufacturing…