Manufacturing Manager

Can you ensure you get control of a shop floor to ensure products go out on time and at the right quality?

Are you firm but fair to ensure productivity from hourly paid staff, always focused on walking the floor to ensure what should be happening is happening?

Do you understand an assembly focused production environment?

This could be the role for you!

We are seeking an experienced and driven Manufacturing Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced, assembly-focused manufacturing facility. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on operational leader with strong people management capability and a continuous‑improvement mindset.

Oversee all assembly manufacturing activities to ensure daily, weekly, and monthly production targets are met.

Manage and optimise workflow, capacity, resource allocation, and equipment utilisation.

Ensure adherence to production schedules while maintaining flexibility to manage changeovers and priority shifts.

Lead, motivate, and develop assembly team leaders, supervisors, and operators.

Set clear performance expectations and drive a positive, accountable, and inclusive culture.

Identify skills gaps and implement structured training and development programmes.