Purpose:

At ICE Trikes we have a clear purpose: ‘we put a smile on people’s faces with inspired cycle engineering’; and this starts with our own Colleagues, all of whom are owners of our business. 

As a certified B Corp we are committed to building a business that balances people, planet and profit.

As Head of Manufacturing Operations you will lead and optimise all in-house manufacturing and operational activities to support our strategic objectives. Developing and implementing long-term operational strategies; ensuring efficient, scalable, and consistent workflows that deliver high standards of productivity, quality, safety, and on-time delivery while supporting business growth and continuous improvement and being a pro-active member of senior leadership driving our culture and living our values.

You will thrive at ICE Trikes if you:

• Are passionate about growing a business sustainably
• Are an authentic, inspiring leader who naturally aligns with our values: inspire | collaborate | respect | sustain | excel
• Believe in business as a force for good
• Want to make a lasting difference, not just manage the status quo

What does success look like?

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of the manufacturing function, ensuring alignment with company objectives and business growth plans.
• Promote, demonstrate, and uphold the company’s values and behaviours, ensuring they are embedded within the culture, leadership approach and day-to-day operations.
• Develop and implement the manufacturing strategy to maximise operational effectiveness, efficiency, scalability, and profitability.
• Plan, organise, and continuously improve manufacturing operations, structure, and resources to ensure capacity and capability to meet agreed targets for safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people performance.
• Ensure full compliance with all relevant Health & Safety legislation, policies, and procedures, promoting and embedding a proactive safety-first culture
• Lead, manage, and motivate the team to deliver consistently high standards of product quality, operational performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging teams to challenge existing processes, identify improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions.
• Foster accountability, engagement, and empowerment across production teams through effective communication, collaboration, and leadership.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure the timely and pragmatic resolution of issues affecting production efficiency, supply continuity, product quality, or delivery performance.
• Develop organisational capability through effective recruitment, training, coaching, and succession planning, ensuring a skilled, flexible, and engaged workforce.
• Support and develop team supervisors in managing performance, communication, employee relations, and day-to-day operational leadership.
• Monitor and report on key operational performance indicators, implementing corrective actions and improvement plans where required.
• Contribute to wider business planning, investment decisions, process improvements, and operational risk management initiatives.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level and responsibilities of the role.

What can we offer?

• Salary dependent on experience
• Potential for Employee Ownership tax free bonus
• Pension contribution
• Life insurance
• B Corp discount scheme
• Company events
• Monthly recognition award
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free trike loans
• Dog friendly workplace

How can I apply for the role?

To support your application, please submit an up-to-date CV and a covering letter of no more than 300 words outlining your suitability for the role; your covering letter should highlight your relevant manufacturing leadership experience, key operational achievements, and your interest in joining our organisation. 

Send your CV and covering letter to our Managing Director, Adrian Davies at by close of business Tuesday 30th June 2026.