Manufacturing Manager

Manufacturing Manager

Plymouth

Up to £72,000 DOE + Retention Bonus after 6 months’ probation completed + Relocation Support can be provided + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Life Assurance 3x Annual Salary + Pension 5% Matched + Up to 12% bonus based on meeting KPI’s + Company discount scheme + Bupa Private Healthcare for yourself and dependants

Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week (Flexible working, core hours to be covered).
Core Hours: 9am – 3pm Mon-Thurs and 9am – 2pm on Friday.

Manufacturing Manager required for a highly successful manufacturer offering long term stability, fantastic benefits, with an opportunity to take ownership over critical business functions and strategy. This is a great opportunity to join a company who dominate their market as leaders with excellence at the heart of what they do.

The Manufacturing Manager:

•          Reporting directly into the Managing Director, you will also have three direct reports.
•          Manufacturing Leadership: Design, develop, and execute a manufacturing strategy aligned with company goals. Ensure flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness to meet customer demands.
•          Operational Management: Oversee the 24-hour production process, managing 400+ staff through a team of three shift managers. Ensure production targets are met while maintaining safety, quality, and budget standards.
•          Team Development: Provide leadership and coaching to the production management and supervisory teams. Foster a people-centered management culture focused on development, health, safety, and employee welfare.
•          Quality & Customer Focus: Collaborate with the quality department to ensure customer satisfaction and deliver high-quality products with zero complaints.
•          Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives that enhance productivity, improve cost control, and ensure timely delivery. Lead future planning efforts and ensure the delivery of Continuous Improvement (CIP) activities.

The Successful Manufacturing Manager:

Essential:

•          A degree or equivalent in leadership, management, or engineering (or equivalent experience).
•          Extensive knowledge of manufacturing systems and processes.
•          Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
•          Proven experience in managing teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
•          Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive strategic initiatives.

Desirable:

•          Knowledge of sheet metal, paint processes, and assembly operations.
•          Experience with Lean Manufacturing (OEE, Kanban, SMED, TPM, 5S).
•          Automotive or First Tier Automotive experience.