Manufacturing Manager

Middleton
2 months ago
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Can you ensure you get control of a shop floor to ensure products go out on time and at the right quality?

Are you firm but fair to ensure prodcutivity from hourly paid staff, always focused on walking the floor to ensure what should be happening is happening?

Do you understand an assembly focused production environment?

This could be the role for you!

We are seeking an experienced and driven Manufacturing Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced, assembly-focused manufacturing facility. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate is a hands-on operational leader with strong people management capability and a continuous-improvement mindset.

Manufacturing Manager - Role and Responsibilities

Oversee all assembly manufacturing activities to ensure daily, weekly, and monthly production targets are met.
Manage and optimise workflow, capacity, resource allocation, and equipment utilisation.
Ensure adherence to production schedules while maintaining flexibility to manage changeovers and priority shifts.
Lead, motivate, and develop assembly team leaders, supervisors, and operators.
Set clear performance expectations and drive a positive, accountable, and inclusive culture.
Identify skills gaps and implement structured training and development programmes.
Ensure products are assembled to defined quality standards and customer specifications.
Collaborate with Quality teams to drive root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and error-proofing initiatives.
Maintain compliance with all regulatory, safety, and environmental standards.
Monitor KPIs and use data-driven insights to support decision-making.
Manufacturing Manager - Skills & Qualification

Proven experience in a Manufacturing Manager or senior production leadership role within an assembly or high-mix/low-volume manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement tools, and structured problem-solving.
Excellent leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
Demonstrated success in driving performance, change, and operational excellence.
Experience working within regulated or quality-driven environments (e.g., automotive, aerospace, electronics, machinery, medical devices).
Strong analytical capability with confidence using KPIs, data, and production metrics.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
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