Job Description:

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.