Manufacturing Manager

Are you a hands-on mechanical engineer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you have the leadership skills to inspire a team while driving innovation and continuous improvement? This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of engineering operations within a forward-thinking manufacturer that’s investing heavily in re-engineering and product innovation.

The Opportunity
In this role you’ll be responsible for the maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of production machinery and site infrastructure. As a key leader in the business, you’ll combine day-to-day operational oversight with a strategic focus on long-term growth.

You’ll also play a central part in a major re-engineering project, initially focused on a hygiene product range before expanding into natural and bespoke products. Working closely with the design team, you’ll bring fresh ideas to product development, using your mechanical know-how and CNC expertise to create precision solutions that set new standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site engineering team, ensuring machinery runs efficiently and downtime is minimised

• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues quickly and effectively

• Deliver continuous improvement initiatives and capital projects

• Collaborate with product design on re-engineering and product development projects

• Operate and programme CNC machinery to produce precision components

• Oversee facilities and equipment maintenance across the site

• Promote Health & Safety best practice at all times

About You
We’re looking for a proven engineering leader with strong mechanical expertise and a proactive, problem-solving mindset. You’ll combine practical knowledge with the ability to inspire and influence others.

• Solid mechanical engineering background with hands-on troubleshooting experience

• Ability to programme and operate CNC machinery

• Experience managing factory machinery and facilities

• Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills

• A creative, practical approach to product development and process improvement

• HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Production Engineering (or equivalent)

• Bonus: CAD/CAM experience, Lean/CI knowledge (Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.)

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• 39-hour working week (Mon–Fri, early finish Fridays)

• On-site parking and access to a staff gym

• Opportunity to shape the future of engineering in a well-established, growing business