Head of Production

Join a British company specialising in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as the Head of Production. You will be responsible for overseeing and optimising the entire production process by ensuring that all manufacturing processes meet the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance, and that products get delivered on time and within budget. About the Role: Oversee the entire production process ensuring efficient use of resources to meet targets. Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing production team. Identify areas for process improvement and implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or other methodologies to enhance production efficiency and reduce waste. Ensure compliance with both company and industry standards. Liaise with key stakeholders, including government agencies, defence contractors and suppliers, to ensure seamless production and delivery of defence products. About You: Extensive experience in production management within the engineering or manufacturing sector, with the last few years spent in a leadership role. Mechanical and electrical manufacturing process experience. Extensive knowledge of production planning, process optimisation and quality control. Experience in the defence sector, uncrewed aerial and/or ground systems or a highly regulated industry is highly desirable. Key Information: Role: Head of Production Salary: £70,000-£90,0000 Location: West Reading – On-Site Working Eligibility: MUST be eligible for security clearance – see more below Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level. Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time. This is a permanent position.