Manufacturing Manager

Overview

As Manufacturing Manager, you will lead production teams to deliver efficient, compliant high-volume manufacturing. You’ll partner with Engineering, Warehouse and Planning to optimise resources, uphold GMP/ISO standards, and drive continuous improvement. You will develop staff, manage performance, and support recruitment to build a resilient, accountable production function. This role offers impact through culture change, process optimisation and cross-functional collaboration.

Pay / Benefits

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage internal production teams
• Coordinate with Engineering, Warehouse, and Planning to ensure efficient production
• Ensure compliance with ISO, GMP, and Health & Safety regulations
• Uphold GMP standards per SOPs
• Oversee induction process for new employees in line with Safety Policy
• Ensure Team Leaders and Operatives are trained per SOPs
• Conduct stock checks with Stock Control
• Foster accountability with regular feedback and performance expectations
• Review and assess performance of Team Leaders and production staff
• Organise and supervise overtime production as needed
• Prepare reports on production performance (outputs, downtime, utilisation, timesheets)
• Collaborate with HR to recruit, interview and hire staff
• Effectively manage the use of agency staff for cost-efficiency and continuity

Key requirements

• Degree-qualified or equivalent in Engineering or related discipline
• Significant leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Strong background in lean manufacturing and driving cultural change
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Confident communicator with ability to influence at all levels
• Familiarity with ERP systems and CAD tools
• Proven experience in a similar Manufacturing Manager role
• Strong track record of managing and leading production teams
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, and develop high-performing teams
• Collaborative mindset with ability to work effectively within a production team
• Experience in driving and implementing in-house cultural change initiatives

• Interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving
• Organisational skills
• ERP systems
• CAD tools
• Lean manufacturing

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