Manufacturing Manager
Plymouth
Up to A GBP 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 KPIs + Company discount scheme + Bupa Private Healthcare for yourself and dependants
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.
Manufacturing Manage r 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 and 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.
Desirable:
* Knowledge of sheet metal, paint processes, and assembly operations.
* Experience with Lean Manufacturing (OEE, Kanban, SMED, TPM, 5S).
* Automotive or First Tier Automotive experience.