Head of Manefacturing

Role: Head of Manufacturing

Location: Garching, Taufkirchen

Piper Maddox is working exclusively with a leading organisation in the clean energy sector to appoint a Head of Manufacturing to drive the next phase of their industrial growth.

This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for building, scaling, and optimising manufacturing operations to support rapid commercial expansion. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping operational strategy, strengthening production capabilities, and embedding a high-performance manufacturing culture across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production delivery
Develop and execute manufacturing strategy aligned with broader business growth objectives
Drive operational excellence initiatives, including lean manufacturing and continuous improvement programmes
Build, lead, and develop high-performing production and engineering teams
Own capacity planning, throughput optimisation, and scalability across manufacturing sites
Work closely with engineering, supply chain, and commercial teams to ensure seamless delivery from design to production
Implement robust HSE standards and ensure full compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards
Identify and deploy new technologies, automation, and process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce cost
Support the scaling of manufacturing infrastructure in line with international growth plans
Key Requirements

Proven experience in a senior manufacturing leadership role within a complex industrial or high-growth environment
Strong track record of scaling manufacturing operations and delivering operational improvements
Deep understanding of production systems, process optimisation, and industrial engineering principles
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work cross-functionally at senior level
Commercial awareness and ability to align manufacturing strategy with wider business objectives
Experience in clean energy, advanced manufacturing, or similarly technical sectors is highly desirable
Why This Role

This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly scaling organisation at a critical stage of its growth journey, with significant influence over how manufacturing capability is built and shaped for the future
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed