Head of Manufacturing UK

On-site in Huntingdon·Full-time·Added 2 months ago (last checked 8 Oct)

Aliaxis EMEA

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Overview

Job details

Full-time
Per the ad.

Benefits

Up to 10% employer pension
Paid in by the employer, per the ad. The legal minimum is 3%.
Cycle to work scheme
Commuter benefits named in the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Annual bonus
Life Assurance 6x annual salary
Private Healthcare for you and your family
Critical illness cover
Pension contribution up to 10%
Dental cash plans
Enhanced parental leave
Great discounts on local retailers and restaurants
Fantastic Health & Wellbeing package including an Employee Assistance Programme
Full access to LinkedIn Learning to aid personal and professional development
Cycle to work scheme

The role

We're looking for a Head of Manufacturing UK to lead the transformation of our manufacturing operations.

We're seeking a visible, inspiring leader who can create a high-performance culture, develop future leaders, drive operational excellence and build an environment where people feel empowered, accountable and engaged every day.

Reporting to the Regional Manufacturing Director, you will have responsibility for manufacturing performance, operational strategy, continuous improvement, capital investment, safety, quality and people development.

What you'll do

Leading manufacturing teams to deliver outstanding performance in safety, quality, service and cost.
Driving continuous improvement, operational efficiency and asset reliability across the sites.
Developing future leaders, building capability and fostering a culture of accountability and engagement.
Managing major investment and improvement projects to support long-term business growth.
Championing sustainability, regulatory compliance and best-in-class manufacturing standards.
Collaborating with UK, regional and EMEA stakeholders to implement strategic priorities and share best practice.

ABOUT YOU

10+ years' leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
Proven track record of leading large operational teams and delivering business results.
Strong experience in continuous improvement, performance management, asset optimisation and CAPEX delivery.
Experience managing budgets and driving cost optimisation initiatives.
HSEQ risk management and problem-solving expertise.
Lean Six Sigma knowledge and experience implementing continuous improvement programmes.
Experience working in a unionised environment or alongside employee representative bodies.
Degree-qualified in an engineering, manufacturing or related technical discipline.
Experience within plastics processing or a related manufacturing sector would be highly desirable

About Aliaxis EMEA

Aliaxis provides solutions to global water challenges and works to accelerate the transition to clean energy. The company describes itself as a world leader in solutions that build healthier and more sustainable cities, with smarter and more efficient agriculture and infrastructure. Its EMEA division (Europe, Middle East and Africa) is the second largest division within Aliaxis based on revenue and size.

Aliaxis positions itself as a customer focused, innovative provider of safe and sustainable solutions.

In their own words

About the company & team

At Aliaxis, we design innovative, reliable, and sustainable solutions for fluid and energy management. Our pipe and fitting systems work seamlessly behind the scenes - delivering peace of mind to customers and end users across the globe.

With operations in over 40 countries, we tackle the most complex challenges in the building, infrastructure, industrial, electrical, and agriculture sectors. But what truly drives us is our people. Our 15,000 employees bring the expertise, passion, and dedication that power everything we do.

Together, we make life flow - and we're looking for talented individuals to join us on that journey.

Additional information

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds.

We are guided by our behaviours - We Care, We Dare, We Deliver! These reflect what we expect from each other and what you can expect from us: a culture that looks after its people, encourages you to challenge and improve, and gives you the space to make a real contribution.

For us, equity and belonging start already at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

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