Manufacturing Operations Manager (Bespoke Manufacturing)

Overview

In this role you join a prestigious bespoke manufacturer to lead manufacturing and production, shaping processes and teams. You will partner with the senior leadership team to drive efficiency, train and develop leadership staff, and implement scalable systems. The position serves as the right hand to the Managing Director during a growth phase, with hands-on training and clear progression paths. You will have a meaningful impact on the manufacturing function across the site.

Pay / Benefits

• Full bespoke industry training
• Work life balance
• Private medical insurance
• 6% matched pension
• 30 days holiday & birthday off
• Career progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Oversee Manufacturing, Production and Management teams to improve operational efficiency and processes
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to enhance efficiency across Engineering functions
• Provide full industry training and enable career progression
• Train, coach and develop team managers and team leaders in a production environment
• Plan and optimize scheduling and site-based production teams
• Establish structure to maintain high standards across production
• Support budget management and strategic initiatives
• Contribute to process and system improvements across the manufacturing function

Key requirements

• Previous Production or Manufacturing leadership experience
• Experience managing, coaching and leading team managers and team leaders
• Experience managing budgets and developing strategies
• Experience with team-building and organizational development

• leadership
• coaching
• organizational skills
• production planning
• budget management
• operational efficiency improvements

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