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Head of Manufacturing – Job Description
Location: Bishop's Stortford, Hert's 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
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Lead a skilled manufacturing team and build a culture of accountability and pride
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Keep every job on track, on spec, and on time
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Create accurate CAD drawings that drive efficient, error‑free production
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Own labour, materials, and cost control like a pro
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Experiment, innovate, and help develop new products and processes
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Improve systems, streamline workflows, and reduce waste
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Maintain high quality standards and eliminate rework
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Provide quotes and help build a pricing system that actually makes sense
What You Bring
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Strong manufacturing or production leadership experience
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Confident CAD and technical drawing skills
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A love of structure, visibility, and organised processes
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Commercial awareness and a sharp eye for cost control
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Calm, solutions‑driven thinking — even when deadlines bite
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Experience in print, events, exhibitions, signage, or bespoke build (a big plus)
Why You’ll Love It
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A senior role where your decisions genuinely shape the department
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The chance to work on exciting UK and international projects
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A collaborative, supportive environment that values creativity and quality
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Real opportunities for growth, development, and progression
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Competitive salary and long-term career potentialDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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