Manufacturing Manager

We are on the lookout for a dynamic and people-focused Manufacturing Manager to join my clients £50 million turnover manufacturing business. This is an exciting opportunity as the company is in the midst of a significant cultural transformation, having grown to a rapidly expanding company over recent years, they are keen on modernising its leadership approach and operational practices.

Shifting from a traditional, numbers-focused operation to a people-first approach. This is a departure from their old ways where production numbers were king. Now, the focus is on creating a supportive and safe work environment, with the belief that productivity will naturally follow.

The ideal candidate for this role is someone with strong manufacturing management experience, who excels in people development. Excellent communication skills are essential, as is the ability to delegate, support, and inspire your team. You'll need to be a change agent, comfortable with driving cultural shifts and managing through periods of transition. Emotional intelligence and a commitment to fostering a positive, safety-first workplace culture are crucial.

This is a unique opportunity to join a successful business at a critical time and be a key player in their transformation. If you're passionate about leading people and improving workplace culture, and you’re excited about the challenge of helping achieve these goals through this transition, this could be the perfect role for you.If this opportunity resonates with you, I’d be delighted to have a confidential and no-obligation discussion to provide more details.Role overview:To ensure that all operations are conducted correctly, cost-effectively, and timely in alignment with product specifications and quality requirements, the Manufacturing Manager will implement operational management systems, processes, and best practices that guarantee both individual and organisational well-being. This role involves coordinating various production activities, maintaining high-quality standards, and managing resources efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team with a strong emphasis on people development, leveraging excellent communication skills, delegation proficiency, and the ability to inspire.
• Drive cultural shifts and manage through transitions, fostering a positive, safety-first workplace culture
• Ensure production departments have sufficient capacity to meet demand and deliver on time.
• Monitor production KPIs to achieve on-time delivery targets and quality standards.
• Liaise with the engineering team to maintain and repair plant equipment.
• Ensure production and quality processes are conducive to producing high-quality products.
• Organise and coordinate inventory management activities.
• Develop and implement operational improvements to reduce non-value-added activities, minimise costs, and increase throughput.

Skills Required:

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to build relationships internally and externally.
• Adequate knowledge of organisational effectiveness and operations management.
• Experience in budget development and oversight.
• Familiarity with business and financial principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of budgets, forecasting, and metrics.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and MS Outlook.

Confidentiality: The role involves handling sensitive information that must be kept confidential during and after employment.