Salary: £45000 to £50000 PA (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday | 8am to 5pm
Overview
The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing all manufacturing operations across the site. This role oversees a multidisciplinary team of approximately 40 employees and is accountable for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement across all manufacturing departments.
Scope of Responsibility
- Full responsibility for all manufacturing departments (e.g. Production, Assembly, Fabrication, Finishing, Packaging, Maintenance, and Stores as applicable)
- Team size: ~40 employees
- Budget and cost control responsibility for manufacturing operations
Key Responsibilities
- Overseeing the production process, working to the production schedule.
- Ensure planned KPI’s of efficiency and performance are met or exceeded.
- Track competencies of subordinates and provide leadership and development as required to achieve the -objectives.
- Establish and maintain a standard of performance for the operation.
- Develop and track improvement in reduction of planned hours.
- Make sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality.
- Manage the adherence to prescribed procedures to ensure first pass quality meets or exceeds planned goals.
- Conduct Performance appraisal for direct reports & ensure it is done for the rest of the production areas.
- Ensure continual improvement with overall quality of product.
- Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies, systems and processes.
- Manage the manufacturing operation consistent with the company operating guidelines.
- Establish individual accountability using coaching and support and performance management process.
- Assess manufacturing operations staffing and skill requirements. Develop plans to address needs.
- Establish manufacturing priorities and allocate the resources.
- Ensure effective management of performance in the department to meet business needs.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Manufacturing Manager or Senior Production Manager
- Experience leading teams of 30+ employees
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and operations management
- Demonstrated leadership and people management capability
- Solid understanding of health & safety and quality systems
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma experience
- Engineering or technical background
- Experience in multi-shift or high-mix manufacturing environments
Qualifications
Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field
Personal Attributes
- Hands‑on, visible leader on the shop floor
- Structured, data‑driven, and results‑focused
- Strong communicator at all levels
- Resilient, adaptable, and calm under pressure
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