Head of Production and Site Operations

Location: Walsall, GB, WS2 8LD

Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite

Compensation: Up to £100,000 Dependent on Experience + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF62344

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as Head of Production and Site Operations at our Walsall site.

The role
As Head of Production and Site Operations, you'll oversee manufacturing operations, implement best practices, and optimize processes for increased efficiency and quality in vehicle production. You'll lead and develop teams to enable progressive change for flexible production systems to meet ever-changing demand.

• Collaborate with the Production Director to develop and execute strategic plans for the production facility in alignment with the company's growth objectives.
• Lead initiatives to enable military and government vehicle manufacturing output and efficiency to meet increased demand.
• Drive a positive cultural shift by modernizing ways of working, fostering innovation, and promoting a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and meet military and government specifications.
• Build and lead a high-performing production team, focusing on talent development and creating a culture of excellence.

This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and is based on site at Walsall.

Essential experience:

• Automotive and/or defence or manufacturing experience with understanding of fabrication and metal work.
• Experience of working in a regulatory environment.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale, multi-factory manufacturing operations.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to lead change in a dynamic environment.
• Strong quality and/or process adherence experience.

Qualifications:
We value difference and don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn.

Security Clearance:
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) and NPPV security clearance for this role.

What we offer:

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+.
• Employee share scheme.
• Employee shopping savings portal.
• Payment of Professional Fees.
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave.
• Holiday Trading allows employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave.
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year for volunteering work.
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International:
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email . We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive.