Manufacturing Manager
Listed on 2026-10-26
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Production QC/QA, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Manufacturing Manager
Location:
Coventry Salary: £40,000–£50,000 per annum
Job type:
Permanent Shift: Days Category:
TechnicalA manufacturing business in Coventry is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead and coordinate day-to-day production activities. This is a permanent opportunity for a practical, organised professional who can support operational performance while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and efficiency.
The company is a Coventry-based manufacturer and provider of surface finishing solutions, supplying specialist equipment, consumables and related services. Its work combines engineering, design and manufacturing expertise to support customers across a range of industrial applications, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities- Manage daily manufacturing activities and coordinate workflow across the production operation
- Plan resources, schedules and priorities to meet production requirements
- Monitor output, quality, costs and delivery performance
- Lead, support and develop production team members
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, productivity and efficiency
- Work closely with engineering, technical, purchasing and other internal teams
- Ensure procedures, health and safety requirements and quality standards are followed
- Investigate production issues and implement effective corrective actions
- Maintain accurate records and provide clear operational updates
- Previous experience in a manufacturing management or production leadership role
- Strong knowledge of production planning, process improvement and quality control
- Confident people-management, communication and decision‑making skills
- A practical, hands‑on approach with good attention to detail
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a technical manufacturing environment
- Good IT and reporting skills
- A relevant technical, engineering or manufacturing qualification would be advantageous
- Permanent employment opportunity
- Day-shift working pattern
- Salary of £40,000–£50,000 per annum
£55,000 plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme
Up to £62,000 plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme
£52,000 plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, bonus, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme
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