Manufacturing Manager
📍 Middleton | 💰 £50,000 | 📄 Full-time, Permanent
Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you know how to make production leaner, smoother, and more efficient?
This specialist engineering and manufacturing company provides cutting-edge waste and recyclables processing solutions across the UK. They’re looking for a Manufacturing Manager to take the reins, drive continuous improvement, and make a real impact.
The Role
As Manufacturing Manager, you’ll be responsible for making production leaner, faster, and more efficient. That means:
✔ Running daily operations—ensuring quality, cost, and delivery targets are hit.
✔ Implementing lean manufacturing practices like 5S, Kaizen, and waste reduction strategies.
✔ Leading continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and productivity.
✔ Developing KPIs to track OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and reduce waste.
✔ Collaborating with engineering and procurement to optimise production planning.
✔ Managing and mentoring the team, creating a high-performance culture.
What We’re Looking For
✅ Experience as a Manufacturing Manager or Production Manager in an engineering or industrial setting.
✅ Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement.
✅ A track record of reducing waste, improving processes, and optimising material flow.
✅ Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills.
✅ Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing is a bonus.
Why Join?
✨ Be a key player in a growing business.
✨ Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
✨ Get access to career development and training opportunities.
📩 Interested? Apply now or reach out for more details