About Warwick Acoustics
Warwick Acoustics Ltd is a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced audio systems for both automotive and consumer markets. Supported by a major UK venture capital firm and an experienced leadership team, the company aims to disrupt the $10bn global in-car entertainment market, offering unparalleled audio clarity and realism, and unrivalled interior design potential.
In 2025, Warwick Acoustics expects to debut the world's first automotive electrostatic audio system with a premium European car manufacturer. The system has been designed at Company’s Midlands Headquarters at Mira Technology Park, and will be manufactured at a new facility there, opened in early 2025.
The Role
Warwick Acoustics is looking to appoint a Manufacturing Director to spearhead the roll-out of a world-class automotive manufacturing operation that will deliver this significant global market discontinuity. This role is a newly created position within the senior leadership team and will report directly to the CEO.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Collaborating with the CTO to assimilate the key principles of a bespoke manufacturing process that is a key element of the Company’s unique differentiation
- After a period of transition, taking over the running of manufacturing operations, including Transducer Production and Panel Assembly teams, and ensuring our obligations to series production customers are met.
- Working with System and Production Engineering to ramp up production for new customers with robust control plans to meet customer quality and delivery obligations.
- Developing expansion strategies with the Executive Team, while also maintaining production quality and meeting customer obligations. Expansion themes will include; Evolving the Logistics, Supplier Management and Quality functions; Scaling capacity in line with increasing demand; Working closely with Production Engineering to implement cost down and efficiency improvements.
The Person
This exciting role is well suited to a proven manufacturing leader from within the automotive supply chain looking for a ground-breaking challenge to build a world class advanced manufacturing operation. The Manufacturing Director will be a key member of the executive team and will collaborate cross functionally within the business.
Key experiences and attributes will include:
- Proven, detail-oriented leader in the automotive supply chain with the ability to work as a peer within a high functioning executive team.
- Skilled in building and managing quality automotive production teams, ensuring right first-time delivery.
- Balances process control with strategic thinking and prioritisation, demonstrating commercial and financial awareness.
- An engaging manager who is willing to participate in day to day delivery where required, and is skilled at developing talent and building a high functioning and committed team that utilises best-in-class manufacturing infrastructure.
- Capable of meeting quality standards, cost targets, deadlines and adhering to relevant certifications (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO26262, IATF16949).
Location and Package
The role will be based at Warwick Acoustics brand new facility at the Mira Technology Park, Nuneaton. As the Manufacturing Director, you will receive an excellent salary plus benefits (including share options), commensurate with the opportunity to play a significant role in the growth of an innovative and disruptive technology platform that will shape how sound is experienced in automotive travel.
For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisors at Berwick Partners:
Colin Roope
Associate Partner - Manufacturing and Engineering Practice
T: +44 (0) 203 7442023
M: +44 (0) 7989 410186
