Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager

Placed by Leon have exclusively partnered with a Beauty, Skincare & Cosmetics Manufacturer on an exiting new opportunity. Our client is looking for a Head of Production with manufacturing experience and expertise. As Head of Production you will take full ownership of our company’s operational functions. In this key leadership role, you will ensure world-class efficiency, productivity, and quality across all processes, driving flawless execution of our growth strategy, operational scaling, and cost optimisation while maintaining the highest industry standards. Own the entire production lifecycle, ensuring operations are scalable, lean, and aligned with the company’s broader business goals. Set and deliver on robust performance metrics for production efficiency, cost reduction, quality assurance, and customer satisfaction. Build, inspire, and lead a high-performing operations team with a strong focus on accountability, continuous learning, and leadership development. Oversee performance management, identifying and resolving issues proactively to maintain optimal productivity and team morale. Lead efforts in capital expenditure planning, ensuring investments align with operational efficiency and business growth objectives. Drive innovation within the production process, identifying and integrating emerging technologies that drive cost savings and process improvements. Proactively identify and mitigate potential operational risks, ensuring a robust contingency plan for any operational or supply chain disruptions. Extensive experience in a Senior operations role, ideally within manufacturing or pharmaceutical sector. Demonstrated ability in mobilising new factory setups, including manufacturing and production. Extensive experience sourcing equipment for manufacturing and production needs. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Bachelor’s degree in operations management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.