Head of Packaging Production

Head of Packaging Production
£55,000 – £65,000 DOE Car Bonus Benefits
South London (Some occasional travel to another London based site)

Are you an accomplished production leader in the packaging sector, ready to step into a strategic, high-impact role?

This is your opportunity to join a well-established, privately owned packaging manufacturer known for innovation, agility, and a firm commitment to sustainable growth. Operating across two UK sites and supplying bespoke food packaging solutions to some of the UK’s most recognisable brands, the business has built a strong reputation for quality, service, and reliability.

With a culture grounded in operational excellence and continuous improvement, this organisation is now seeking a Head of Packaging Production to lead its manufacturing operations across both sites. This is a pivotal senior leadership role where you'll have full operational responsibility and be instrumental in shaping the future of the production strategy.

The Role

• Provide strategic and hands-on leadership across production, engineering, quality, and site-level HR.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma and other best practice methodologies.
• Oversee KPIs related to OEE, waste reduction, throughput, delivery performance and quality.
• Ensure compliance with H&S and industry regulations across both manufacturing sites.
• Develop and maintain strong interdepartmental relationships with planning, logistics and sales to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Coach, mentor and develop a multi-functional team to foster a culture of performance and accountability.

The Person

• Proven experience in a senior manufacturing leadership role within the packaging industry.
• A strong understanding of packaging production processes and modern manufacturing principles.
• Demonstrable success in delivering against complex KPIs and leading change initiatives.
• Solid working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (ideally with a Black Belt), and ERP/MRP systems.
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and analytical capabilities.
• A relevant degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Operations Management (Master’s desirable).

What's on Offer

• A generous salary up to a maximum of £65,000, depending on experience
• Company car and annual performance bonus
• Paid overtime and early finish on Fridays
• Generous holiday allowance and ongoing professional development support
• A genuinely exciting opportunity to take the reins of production within a values-driven, growth-focused business

If you're a senior production professional operating within packaging, please get in touch for further details