Head of Production and Site Operations

Job Title:              Head of Production and Site Operations
Location:              Walsall, West Midlands
Compensation:    Competitive + 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 have a role that’s out of the ordinary. This role is pivotal in scaling manufacturing output, enhancing efficiency, and fostering a culture of modernisation within the business, specially focused on the production of vehicles for the military and government.

Day-to-day, you’ll oversee day to day manufacturing operations, implementing best practices, and optimising processes for increased efficiency and quality for vehicle production, you’ll also lead and develop teams to enable progressive change for flexible production systems for the 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. Work with the leadership team to plan and implement strategic investment in technology, equipment, and workforce training.
• Lead initiatives to enable military and government vehicle manufacturing output and efficiency to meet increased demand.
• Drive a positive cultural shift by modernising 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 the unique demands of military and government specifications.
• Build and lead a high performing production team, focusing on talent development, skills enhancement and creating a culture of excellence. Optimise resource allocation, monitor costs, and drive cost effective production processes while maintaining high quality standards.

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

Essential experience of the Head of Production and Site Operations:

• Automotive and/or defence or manufacturing experience with understanding of fabrication and metal work would be advantageous.
• 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 for the Head of Production and Site Operations:
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 then we would like to hear from you.

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

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer 

• Generous holiday allowance 
• 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 is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• 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. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. 

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 careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 18/03/2025