Join a leader in the manufacture of engineering tools for precision manufacturing at their new facility in S Gloucestershire. As the Head of Production, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing the daily operations of the Production, Test, Upgrades, and Despatch Teams. You will act as a line manager, coaching, performance managing, and developing line management and technical capabilities within the Operations Teams. Your focus will be on developing and implementing succession planning strategies for your team and the wider business. As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will play a crucial role in deploying business strategies, developing strong working relationships with other departments, and promoting continuous development across the business. Ensuring that safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity targets are achieved, you will foster a culture of continuous improvement and Lean Management. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to deliver the Sales and Operations Planning process, which meets customers requirements. Experience: To succeed as Head of Production you will bring proven experience of managing and developing line managers and technical staff within a relevant manufacturing environment. You should have a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing methods, as they apply to a high technology, high complexity, low volume manufacturer. Qualifications: An engineering degree, ..... full job details .....