Manufacturing Manager

Salary: £45000 to £50000 PA (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent

Hours:

Monday to Friday | 8am to 5pm

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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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

Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field

• 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