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Manufacturing Manager
Location: Plymouth
Salary: Up to £72,000 DOE + Retention Bonus after 6 months’ probation completed + Relocation Support can be provided + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Life Assurance 3x Annual Salary + Pension 5% Matched + Up to 12% bonus based on meeting KPI’s + Company discount scheme + Bupa Private Healthcare for yourself and dependants
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week (Flexible working, core hours to be covered). Core Hours: 9am – 3pm Mon-Thurs and 9am – 2pm on Friday.
Role Overview:
Manufacturing Manager required for a highly successful manufacturer offering long term stability, fantastic benefits, with an opportunity to take ownership over critical business functions and strategy. This is a great opportunity to join a company who dominate their market as leaders with excellence at the heart of what they do.
The Manufacturing Manager:
* Reporting directly into the Managing Director, you will also have three direct reports.
* Manufacturing Leadership: Design, develop, and execute a manufacturing strategy aligned with company goals. Ensure flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness to meet customer demands.
* Operational Management: Oversee the 24-hour production process, managing 400+ staff through a team of three shift managers. Ensure production targets are met while maintaining safety, quality, and budget standards.
* Team Development: Provide leadership and coaching to the production management and supervisory teams. Foster a people-centered management culture focused on development, health, safety, and employee welfare.
* Quality & Customer Focus: Collaborate with the quality department to ensure customer satisfaction and deliver high-quality products with zero complaints.
* Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives that enhance productivity, improve cost control, and ensure timely delivery. Lead future planning efforts and ensure the delivery of Continuous Improvement (CIP) activities.
The Successful Manufacturing Manager:
Essential:
* A degree or equivalent in leadership, management, or engineering (or equivalent experience).
* Extensive knowledge of manufacturing systems and processes.
* Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
* Proven experience in managing teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive strategic initiatives.
* Knowledge of sheet metal, paint processes, and assembly operations.
* Experience with Lean Manufacturing (OEE, Kanban, SMED, TPM, 5S).
* Automotive or First Tier Automotive experience.
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