Elevation Recruitment Group is working with a well established manufacturing business in Leeds to appoint a Head of Manufacturing. The business has strong heritage, a clear growth plan, and is investing in the people and systems to support it.Reporting to the Operations Director, you will take strategic ownership of the manufacturing function, covering production, upholstery and the wider operational teams. This is a role for someone who wants to shape the direction of a manufacturing operation, not just run it day to day.What you''ll be doing:Set the manufacturing strategy and lead its delivery across the siteLead, mentor and develop the senior management team, driving succession planning and building a leadership pipeline across the operationDrive Lean deployment and continuous improvement, embedding a high-performance cultureOwn capacity and investment planning, including new technology and automationLead a zero-harm safety culture, with proactive risk management across all manufacturing areasWork closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, HR and NPD to deliver the wider business planWhat we''re looking for:A track record leading large, multi-disciplinary manufacturing operations at a senior levelStrong Lean and operational excellence credentials (a Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt would be advantageous)Experience building leadership pipelines and succession plans, not just managing outputCommercial confidence, with experience owning significant operational ..... full job details .....