Manufacturing Director

The Manufacturing Director is a key member of the senior leadership team, accountable for the end-to-end performance of the Manufacturing Division across multiple plants. This role drives operational excellence, cost competitiveness, safety, quality, and capacity scalability in alignment with the Company's long-term strategy and growth ambitions.

• Provide enterprise-level leadership for Manufacturing, covering Engineering, Production, Operational Excellence, and Health, Safety & Environment.
• Translate corporate strategy into executable manufacturing plans that deliver productivity, quality, cost, safety, and compliance outcomes.
• Own manufacturing performance P&L levers, including cost structure, yield, scrap, rework, and asset utilisation.
• Lead multi-plant operations to ensure reliable supply, demand fulfilment, and operational resilience.
• Drive continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, and best-in-class operational practices to strengthen competitiveness.
• Champion safety, GMP, and regulatory compliance as non-negotiable standards across all operations.
• Build, lead, and succession-plan a strong manufacturing leadership team; set KPIs and drive performance accountability.
• Monitor operational risks, trends, and opportunities; provide clear, data-driven insights and recommendations to the CEO and senior leadership.
• Foster a high-performance, disciplined, and collaborative culture across the Manufacturing Division.
• Partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, and Technology teams to support business growth.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum 15 years of senior manufacturing leadership experience in process or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Strong track record in multi-plant operations, cost optimization, and large-scale production management.
• Deep expertise in manufacturing technologies, GMP, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven capability in Lean manufacturing, operational excellence, and productivity improvement.
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate long-term plans into executable outcomes.
• Demonstrated leadership presence, sound judgement, and ability to influence at executive and board level.